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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.02, 345.11 and 176.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.02, 345.11 and 176.37 is: 243.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.02 : 345.11 = 176.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.02/345.11 = 176.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.02x = 345.11 × 176.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.02x = 60,866.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,866.17/250.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.45

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