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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.64, 375.32 and 173.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.64, 375.32 and 173.40 is: 259.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.64 : 375.32 = 173.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.64/375.32 = 173.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.64x = 375.32 × 173.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.64x = 65,080.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,080.49/250.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.66

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