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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.26, 345.29 and 171.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.26, 345.29 and 171.42 is: 236.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.26 : 345.29 = 171.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.26/345.29 = 171.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.26x = 345.29 × 171.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.26x = 59,188.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,188.75/250.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.51

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