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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.76, 375.54 and 177.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.76, 375.54 and 177.46 is: 265.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.76 : 375.54 = 177.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.76/375.54 = 177.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.76x = 375.54 × 177.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.76x = 66,641.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,641.72/250.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.76

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