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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.46, 345.24 and 176.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.46, 345.24 and 176.66 is: 243.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.46 : 345.24 = 176.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.46/345.24 = 176.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.46x = 345.24 × 176.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.46x = 60,990.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,990.10/250.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.51

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