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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.88, 346.12 and 173.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.88, 346.12 and 173.32 is: 239.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.88 : 346.12 = 173.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.88/346.12 = 173.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.88x = 346.12 × 173.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.88x = 59,989.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,989.52/250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.12

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