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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.95, 345.98 and 172.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.95, 345.98 and 172.12 is: 237.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.95 : 345.98 = 172.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.95/345.98 = 172.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.95x = 345.98 × 172.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.95x = 59,550.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,550.08/250.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.30

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