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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.18, 343.83 and 171.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.18, 343.83 and 171.66 is: 236.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.18 : 343.83 = 171.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.18/343.83 = 171.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.18x = 343.83 × 171.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.18x = 59,021.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,021.86/249.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.86

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