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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.80, 345.83 and 177.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.80, 345.83 and 177.09 is: 244.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.80 : 345.83 = 177.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.80/345.83 = 177.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.80x = 345.83 × 177.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.80x = 61,242.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,242.15/250.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.19

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