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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.07, 374.49 and 177.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.07, 374.49 and 177.17 is: 265.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.07 : 374.49 = 177.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.07/374.49 = 177.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.07x = 374.49 × 177.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.07x = 66,346.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,346.52/250.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.32

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