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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.49, 345.33 and 171.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.49, 345.33 and 171.79 is: 236.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.49 : 345.33 = 171.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.49/345.33 = 171.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.49x = 345.33 × 171.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.49x = 59,323.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,323.38/250.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.83

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