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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.24, 344.24 and 171.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.24, 344.24 and 171.48 is: 236.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.24 : 344.24 = 171.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.24/344.24 = 171.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.24x = 344.24 × 171.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.24x = 59,030.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,030.28/249.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.84

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