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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.36, 345.39 and 176.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.36, 345.39 and 176.74 is: 243.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.36 : 345.39 = 176.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.36/345.39 = 176.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.36x = 345.39 × 176.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.36x = 61,044.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,044.23/250.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.83

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