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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.19, 345.45 and 171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.19, 345.45 and 171.68 is: 237.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.19 : 345.45 = 171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.19/345.45 = 171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.19x = 345.45 × 171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.19x = 59,305.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,305.13/250.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.05

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