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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.09, 375.44 and 176.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.09, 375.44 and 176.88 is: 265.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.09 : 375.44 = 176.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.09/375.44 = 176.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.09x = 375.44 × 176.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.09x = 66,408.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,408.35/250.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.54

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