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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.08, 374.56 and 172.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.08, 374.56 and 172.88 is: 258.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.08 : 374.56 = 172.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.08/374.56 = 172.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.08x = 374.56 × 172.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.08x = 64,753.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,753.93/250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.93

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