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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.77, 345.63 and 176.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.77, 345.63 and 176.91 is: 243.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.77 : 345.63 = 176.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.77/345.63 = 176.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.77x = 345.63 × 176.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.77x = 61,145.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,145.40/250.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.83

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