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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.91, 346.02 and 181.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.91, 346.02 and 181.43 is: 250.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.91 : 346.02 = 181.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.91/346.02 = 181.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.91x = 346.02 × 181.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.91x = 62,776.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,776.68/250.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.20

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