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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.72, 346.06 and 177.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.72, 346.06 and 177.06 is: 244.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.72 : 346.06 = 177.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.72/346.06 = 177.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.72x = 346.06 × 177.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.72x = 61,273.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,273.38/250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.39

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