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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.90, 344.94 and 171.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.90, 344.94 and 171.22 is: 236.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.90 : 344.94 = 171.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.90/344.94 = 171.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.90x = 344.94 × 171.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.90x = 59,060.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,060.63/249.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.34

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