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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.89, 344.90 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.89, 344.90 and 171.36 is: 236.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.89 : 344.90 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.89/344.90 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.89x = 344.90 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.89x = 59,101.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,101.21/249.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.51

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