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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.43, 375.18 and 173.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.43, 375.18 and 173.22 is: 259.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.43 : 375.18 = 173.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.43/375.18 = 173.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.43x = 375.18 × 173.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.43x = 64,988.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,988.68/250.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.51

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