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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.78, 345.90 and 176.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.78, 345.90 and 176.92 is: 244.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.78 : 345.90 = 176.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.78/345.90 = 176.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.78x = 345.90 × 176.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.78x = 61,196.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,196.63/250.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.03

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