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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.22, 345.08 and 176.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.22, 345.08 and 176.51 is: 243.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.22 : 345.08 = 176.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.22/345.08 = 176.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.22x = 345.08 × 176.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.22x = 60,907.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,907.46/250.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.42

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