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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.80, 346.32 and 173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.80, 346.32 and 173.28 is: 239.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.80 : 346.32 = 173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.80/346.32 = 173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.80x = 346.32 × 173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.80x = 60,010.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,010.33/250.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.28

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