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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.89, 346.31 and 172.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.89, 346.31 and 172.32 is: 237.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.89 : 346.31 = 172.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.89/346.31 = 172.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.89x = 346.31 × 172.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.89x = 59,676.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,676.14/250.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.86

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