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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.46, 345.28 and 176.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.46, 345.28 and 176.56 is: 243.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.46 : 345.28 = 176.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.46/345.28 = 176.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.46x = 345.28 × 176.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.46x = 60,962.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,962.64/250.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.40

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