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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.84, 345.99 and 173.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.84, 345.99 and 173.08 is: 238.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.84 : 345.99 = 173.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.84/345.99 = 173.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.84x = 345.99 × 173.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.84x = 59,883.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,883.95/250.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.73

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