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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.34, 343.92 and 171.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.34, 343.92 and 171.58 is: 236.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.34 : 343.92 = 171.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.34/343.92 = 171.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.34x = 343.92 × 171.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.34x = 59,009.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,009.79/249.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.66

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