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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.18, 375.04 and 173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.18, 375.04 and 173.16 is: 259.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.18 : 375.04 = 173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.18/375.04 = 173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.18x = 375.04 × 173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.18x = 64,941.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,941.93/250.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.58

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