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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.01, 343.76 and 170.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.01, 343.76 and 170.74 is: 235.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.01 : 343.76 = 170.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.01/343.76 = 170.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.01x = 343.76 × 170.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.01x = 58,693.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,693.58/249.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.71

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