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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.56, 344.48 and 170.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.56, 344.48 and 170.98 is: 236.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.56 : 344.48 = 170.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.56/344.48 = 170.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.56x = 344.48 × 170.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.56x = 58,899.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,899.19/249.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.01

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