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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.99, 375.87 and 173.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.99, 375.87 and 173.73 is: 260.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.99 : 375.87 = 173.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.99/375.87 = 173.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.99x = 375.87 × 173.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.99x = 65,299.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,299.90/250.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.17

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