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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.61, 345.19 and 176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.61, 345.19 and 176.80 is: 243.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.61 : 345.19 = 176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.61/345.19 = 176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.61x = 345.19 × 176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.61x = 61,027.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,027.87/250.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.52

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