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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.50, 345.69 and 173.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.50, 345.69 and 173.01 is: 238.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.50 : 345.69 = 173.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.50/345.69 = 173.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.50x = 345.69 × 173.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.50x = 59,807.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,807.83/250.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.75

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