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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.50, 344.03 and 170.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.50, 344.03 and 170.79 is: 235.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.50 : 344.03 = 170.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.50/344.03 = 170.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.50x = 344.03 × 170.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.50x = 58,756.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,756.03/249.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.50

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