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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.50, 345.63 and 177.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.50, 345.63 and 177.06 is: 244.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.50 : 345.63 = 177.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.50/345.63 = 177.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.50x = 345.63 × 177.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.50x = 61,197.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,197.25/250.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.30

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