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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.83, 346.23 and 177.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.83, 346.23 and 177.18 is: 244.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.83 : 346.23 = 177.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.83/346.23 = 177.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.83x = 346.23 × 177.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.83x = 61,345.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,345.03/250.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.57

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