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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.32, 345.54 and 172.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.32, 345.54 and 172.05 is: 237.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.32 : 345.54 = 172.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.32/345.54 = 172.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.32x = 345.54 × 172.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.32x = 59,450.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,450.16/250.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.50

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