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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.80, 346.08 and 172.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.80, 346.08 and 172.20 is: 237.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.80 : 346.08 = 172.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.80/346.08 = 172.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.80x = 346.08 × 172.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.80x = 59,594.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,594.98/250.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.62

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