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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.02, 344.97 and 176.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.02, 344.97 and 176.22 is: 243.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.02 : 344.97 = 176.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.02/344.97 = 176.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.02x = 344.97 × 176.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.02x = 60,790.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,790.61/250.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.14

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