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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.22, 343.88 and 170.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.22, 343.88 and 170.60 is: 235.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.22 : 343.88 = 170.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.22/343.88 = 170.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.22x = 343.88 × 170.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.22x = 58,665.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,665.93/249.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.40

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