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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.35, 345.09 and 176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.35, 345.09 and 176.50 is: 243.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.35 : 345.09 = 176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.35/345.09 = 176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.35x = 345.09 × 176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.35x = 60,908.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,908.39/250.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.29

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