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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.13, 375.44 and 172.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.13, 375.44 and 172.82 is: 259.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.13 : 375.44 = 172.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.13/375.44 = 172.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.13x = 375.44 × 172.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.13x = 64,880.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,880.80/250.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.39

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