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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.63, 345.76 and 177.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.63, 345.76 and 177.05 is: 244.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.63 : 345.76 = 177.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.63/345.76 = 177.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.63x = 345.76 × 177.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.63x = 61,216.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,216.81/250.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.25

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