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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.76, 345.59 and 176.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.76, 345.59 and 176.96 is: 243.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.76 : 345.59 = 176.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.76/345.59 = 176.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.76x = 345.59 × 176.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.76x = 61,155.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,155.61/250.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.88

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