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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.90, 346.03 and 177.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.90, 346.03 and 177.09 is: 244.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.90 : 346.03 = 177.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.90/346.03 = 177.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.90x = 346.03 × 177.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.90x = 61,278.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,278.45/250.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.23

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