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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.39, 344.95 and 176.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.39, 344.95 and 176.59 is: 243.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.39 : 344.95 = 176.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.39/344.95 = 176.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.39x = 344.95 × 176.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.39x = 60,914.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,914.72/250.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.28

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