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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.94, 345.75 and 173.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.94, 345.75 and 173.18 is: 238.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.94 : 345.75 = 173.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.94/345.75 = 173.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.94x = 345.75 × 173.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.94x = 59,876.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,876.99/250.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.61

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