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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.56, 375.84 and 173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.56, 375.84 and 173.44 is: 260.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.56 : 375.84 = 173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.56/375.84 = 173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.56x = 375.84 × 173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.56x = 65,186.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,186.16/250.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.16

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