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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.57, 345.15 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.57, 345.15 and 176.76 is: 243.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.57 : 345.15 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.57/345.15 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.57x = 345.15 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.57x = 61,008.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,008.27/250.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.48

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