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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.44, 345.51 and 176.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.44, 345.51 and 176.73 is: 243.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.44 : 345.51 = 176.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.44/345.51 = 176.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.44x = 345.51 × 176.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.44x = 61,061.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,061.10/250.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.82

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