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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.34, 343.98 and 170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.34, 343.98 and 170.56 is: 235.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.34 : 343.98 = 170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.34/343.98 = 170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.34x = 343.98 × 170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.34x = 58,669.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,669.23/249.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.30

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