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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.70, 345.60 and 176.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.70, 345.60 and 176.99 is: 243.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.70 : 345.60 = 176.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.70/345.60 = 176.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.70x = 345.60 × 176.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.70x = 61,166.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,166.02/250.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.99

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