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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.93, 374.63 and 172.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.93, 374.63 and 172.64 is: 258.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.93 : 374.63 = 172.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.93/374.63 = 172.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.93x = 374.63 × 172.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.93x = 64,677.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,677.49/249.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.78

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