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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.80, 345.84 and 172.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.80, 345.84 and 172.23 is: 237.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.80 : 345.84 = 172.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.80/345.84 = 172.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.80x = 345.84 × 172.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.80x = 59,563.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,563.53/250.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.50

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