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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.65, 374.09 and 171.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.65, 374.09 and 171.46 is: 256.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.65 : 374.09 = 171.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.65/374.09 = 171.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.65x = 374.09 × 171.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.65x = 64,141.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,141.47/249.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.93

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