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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.74, 346.09 and 177.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.74, 346.09 and 177.07 is: 244.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.74 : 346.09 = 177.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.74/346.09 = 177.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.74x = 346.09 × 177.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.74x = 61,282.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,282.16/250.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.41

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