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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.97, 376.49 and 113.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.97, 376.49 and 113.95 is: 170.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.97 : 376.49 = 113.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.97/376.49 = 113.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.97x = 376.49 × 113.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.97x = 42,900.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,900.38/250.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.94

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