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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.29, 374.28 and 172.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.29, 374.28 and 172.07 is: 258.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.29 : 374.28 = 172.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.29/374.28 = 172.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.29x = 374.28 × 172.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.29x = 64,401.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,401.13/249.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.34

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