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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.74, 345.66 and 176.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.74, 345.66 and 176.94 is: 243.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.74 : 345.66 = 176.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.74/345.66 = 176.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.74x = 345.66 × 176.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.74x = 61,161.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,161.08/250.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.92

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