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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.83, 346.23 and 172.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.83, 346.23 and 172.55 is: 238.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.83 : 346.23 = 172.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.83/346.23 = 172.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.83x = 346.23 × 172.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.83x = 59,740.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,740.26/250.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.17

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