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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.90, 346.38 and 177.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.90, 346.38 and 177.29 is: 244.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.90 : 346.38 = 177.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.90/346.38 = 177.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.90x = 346.38 × 177.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.90x = 61,408.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,408.61/250.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.76

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