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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.65, 344.68 and 171.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.65, 344.68 and 171.10 is: 236.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.65 : 344.68 = 171.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.65/344.68 = 171.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.65x = 344.68 × 171.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.65x = 58,973.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,973.89/249.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.23

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