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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.88, 345.81 and 177.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.88, 345.81 and 177.08 is: 244.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.88 : 345.81 = 177.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.88/345.81 = 177.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.88x = 345.81 × 177.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.88x = 61,236.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,236.03/250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.08

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