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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.44, 345.06 and 172.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.44, 345.06 and 172.68 is: 237.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.44 : 345.06 = 172.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.44/345.06 = 172.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.44x = 345.06 × 172.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.44x = 59,584.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,584.96/250.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.92

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