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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.51, 344.45 and 171.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.51, 344.45 and 171.24 is: 236.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.51 : 344.45 = 171.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.51/344.45 = 171.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.51x = 344.45 × 171.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.51x = 58,982.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,982.76/249.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.39

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