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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.98, 376.44 and 113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.98, 376.44 and 113.88 is: 170.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.98 : 376.44 = 113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.98/376.44 = 113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.98x = 376.44 × 113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.98x = 42,868.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,868.99/250.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.81

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