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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.78, 346.11 and 173.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.78, 346.11 and 173.26 is: 239.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.78 : 346.11 = 173.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.78/346.11 = 173.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.78x = 346.11 × 173.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.78x = 59,967.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,967.02/250.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.12

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