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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.79, 344.74 and 171.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.79, 344.74 and 171.07 is: 236.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.79 : 344.74 = 171.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.79/344.74 = 171.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.79x = 344.74 × 171.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.79x = 58,974.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,974.67/249.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.10

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