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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.89, 346.32 and 177.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.89, 346.32 and 177.25 is: 244.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.89 : 346.32 = 177.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.89/346.32 = 177.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.89x = 346.32 × 177.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.89x = 61,382.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,382.60/250.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.66

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