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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.08, 373.06 and 171.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.08, 373.06 and 171.88 is: 257.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.08 : 373.06 = 171.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.08/373.06 = 171.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.08x = 373.06 × 171.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.08x = 64,121.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,121.55/249.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.43

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