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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.11, 375.23 and 176.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.11, 375.23 and 176.94 is: 265.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.11 : 375.23 = 176.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.11/375.23 = 176.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.11x = 375.23 × 176.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.11x = 66,393.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,393.64/250.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.46

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