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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.24, 345.60 and 172.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.24, 345.60 and 172.96 is: 238.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.24 : 345.60 = 172.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.24/345.60 = 172.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.24x = 345.60 × 172.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.24x = 59,774.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,774.98/250.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.87

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