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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.32, 345.76 and 177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.32, 345.76 and 177 is: 244.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.32 : 345.76 = 177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.32/345.76 = 177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.32x = 345.76 × 177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.32x = 61,199.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,199.52/250.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.49

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