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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.45, 344.98 and 176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.45, 344.98 and 176.64 is: 243.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.45 : 344.98 = 176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.45/344.98 = 176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.45x = 344.98 × 176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.45x = 60,934.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,934.66/250.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.30

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