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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.88, 346.48 and 177.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.88, 346.48 and 177.36 is: 244.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.88 : 346.48 = 177.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.88/346.48 = 177.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.88x = 346.48 × 177.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.88x = 61,451.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,451.69/250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.94

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