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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.79, 346.17 and 172.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.79, 346.17 and 172.35 is: 237.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.79 : 346.17 = 172.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.79/346.17 = 172.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.79x = 346.17 × 172.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.79x = 59,662.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,662.40/250.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.90

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