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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.33, 345.54 and 176.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.33, 345.54 and 176.68 is: 243.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.33 : 345.54 = 176.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.33/345.54 = 176.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.33x = 345.54 × 176.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.33x = 61,050.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,050.01/250.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.88

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