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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.71, 375.20 and 173.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.71, 375.20 and 173.15 is: 259.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.71 : 375.20 = 173.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.71/375.20 = 173.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.71x = 375.20 × 173.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.71x = 64,965.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,965.19/250.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.13

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