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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.14, 343.68 and 171.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.14, 343.68 and 171.38 is: 236.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.14 : 343.68 = 171.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.14/343.68 = 171.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.14x = 343.68 × 171.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.14x = 58,898.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,898.16/249.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.41

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