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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.22, 373.15 and 172.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.22, 373.15 and 172.09 is: 257.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.22 : 373.15 = 172.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.22/373.15 = 172.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.22x = 373.15 × 172.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.22x = 64,215.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,215.38/249.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.67

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