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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.68, 376.24 and 178.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.68, 376.24 and 178.74 is: 268.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.68 : 376.24 = 178.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.68/376.24 = 178.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.68x = 376.24 × 178.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.68x = 67,249.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,249.14/250.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.27

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