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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.72, 346.08 and 172.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.72, 346.08 and 172.08 is: 237.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.72 : 346.08 = 172.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.72/346.08 = 172.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.72x = 346.08 × 172.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.72x = 59,553.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,553.45/250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.53

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