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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.26, 344.90 and 176.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.26, 344.90 and 176.46 is: 243.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.26 : 344.90 = 176.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.26/344.90 = 176.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.26x = 344.90 × 176.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.26x = 60,860.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,860.17/250.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.19

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