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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.60, 345.44 and 176.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.60, 345.44 and 176.75 is: 243.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.60 : 345.44 = 176.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.60/345.44 = 176.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.60x = 345.44 × 176.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.60x = 61,055.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,055.64/250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.64

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