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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.78, 376.36 and 174.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.78, 376.36 and 174.28 is: 261.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.78 : 376.36 = 174.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.78/376.36 = 174.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.78x = 376.36 × 174.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.78x = 65,592.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,592.02/250.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.55

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