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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.44, 374.82 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.44, 374.82 and 176.04 is: 263.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.44 : 374.82 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.44/374.82 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.44x = 374.82 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.44x = 65,983.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,983.31/250.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.47

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