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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.93, 344.93 and 171.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.93, 344.93 and 171.23 is: 236.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.93 : 344.93 = 171.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.93/344.93 = 171.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.93x = 344.93 × 171.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.93x = 59,059.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,059.78/249.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.31

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