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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.33, 375.58 and 181.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.33, 375.58 and 181.73 is: 272.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.33 : 375.58 = 181.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.33/375.58 = 181.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.33x = 375.58 × 181.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.33x = 68,254.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,254.15/250.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.66

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