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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.97, 375.88 and 173.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.97, 375.88 and 173.58 is: 259.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.97 : 375.88 = 173.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.97/375.88 = 173.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.97x = 375.88 × 173.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.97x = 65,244.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,244.38/250.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.97

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