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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.25, 344.92 and 175.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.25, 344.92 and 175.58 is: 242.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.25 : 344.92 = 175.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.25/344.92 = 175.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.25x = 344.92 × 175.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.25x = 60,560.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,560.75/250.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.00

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