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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.78, 373.89 and 172.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.78, 373.89 and 172.29 is: 257.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.78 : 373.89 = 172.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.78/373.89 = 172.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.78x = 373.89 × 172.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.78x = 64,417.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,417.51/249.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.90

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