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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.20, 345.17 and 176.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.20, 345.17 and 176.49 is: 243.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.20 : 345.17 = 176.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.20/345.17 = 176.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.20x = 345.17 × 176.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.20x = 60,918.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,918.17/250.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.48

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