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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.21, 343.81 and 170.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.21, 343.81 and 170.40 is: 235.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.21 : 343.81 = 170.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.21/343.81 = 170.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.21x = 343.81 × 170.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.21x = 58,585.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,585.22/249.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.08

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