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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.24, 374.75 and 172.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.24, 374.75 and 172.98 is: 259.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.24 : 374.75 = 172.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.24/374.75 = 172.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.24x = 374.75 × 172.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.24x = 64,824.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,824.76/250.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.05

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