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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.45, 345.29 and 171.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.45, 345.29 and 171.62 is: 236.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.45 : 345.29 = 171.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.45/345.29 = 171.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.45x = 345.29 × 171.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.45x = 59,259.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,259.14/250.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.61

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