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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.60, 345.72 and 172.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.60, 345.72 and 172.84 is: 238.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.60 : 345.72 = 172.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.60/345.72 = 172.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.60x = 345.72 × 172.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.60x = 59,754.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,754.24/250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.44

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