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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.10, 345.33 and 172.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.10, 345.33 and 172.82 is: 238.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.10 : 345.33 = 172.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.10/345.33 = 172.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.10x = 345.33 × 172.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.10x = 59,679.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,679.93/250.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.62

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