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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.27, 375.54 and 178.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.27, 375.54 and 178.72 is: 268.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.27 : 375.54 = 178.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.27/375.54 = 178.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.27x = 375.54 × 178.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.27x = 67,116.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,116.51/250.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.18

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