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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.94, 344.37 and 172.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.94, 344.37 and 172.18 is: 237.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.94 : 344.37 = 172.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.94/344.37 = 172.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.94x = 344.37 × 172.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.94x = 59,293.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,293.63/249.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.23

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