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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.30, 345.13 and 176.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.30, 345.13 and 176.59 is: 243.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.30 : 345.13 = 176.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.30/345.13 = 176.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.30x = 345.13 × 176.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.30x = 60,946.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,946.51/250.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.49

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