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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.86, 375.81 and 178.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.86, 375.81 and 178.50 is: 267.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.86 : 375.81 = 178.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.86/375.81 = 178.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.86x = 375.81 × 178.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.86x = 67,082.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,082.09/250.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.41

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