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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.64, 345.87 and 177.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.64, 345.87 and 177.08 is: 244.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.64 : 345.87 = 177.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.64/345.87 = 177.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.64x = 345.87 × 177.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.64x = 61,244.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,244.93/250.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.36

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