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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.56, 345.60 and 173.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.56, 345.60 and 173.04 is: 238.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.56 : 345.60 = 173.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.56/345.60 = 173.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.56x = 345.60 × 173.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.56x = 59,802.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,802.62/250.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.68

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