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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.02, 344.52 and 172.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.02, 344.52 and 172.26 is: 237.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.02 : 344.52 = 172.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.02/344.52 = 172.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.02x = 344.52 × 172.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.02x = 59,347.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,347.02/250.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.37

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