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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.89, 375.49 and 179.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.89, 375.49 and 179.21 is: 268.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.89 : 375.49 = 179.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.89/375.49 = 179.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.89x = 375.49 × 179.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.89x = 67,292.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,292.52/250.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.22

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