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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.28, 344.04 and 171.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.28, 344.04 and 171.76 is: 237.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.28 : 344.04 = 171.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.28/344.04 = 171.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.28x = 344.04 × 171.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.28x = 59,092.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,092.31/249.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.05

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