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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.76, 344.36 and 171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.76, 344.36 and 171.20 is: 236.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.76 : 344.36 = 171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.76/344.36 = 171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.76x = 344.36 × 171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.76x = 58,954.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,954.43/249.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.04

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