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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.01, 345.04 and 172.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.01, 345.04 and 172.25 is: 237.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.01 : 345.04 = 172.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.01/345.04 = 172.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.01x = 345.04 × 172.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.01x = 59,432.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,432.28/250.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.72

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