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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.90, 346.89 and 173.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.90, 346.89 and 173.86 is: 240.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.90 : 346.89 = 173.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.90/346.89 = 173.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.90x = 346.89 × 173.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.90x = 60,310.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,310.30/250.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.38

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