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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.96, 345.06 and 171.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.96, 345.06 and 171.48 is: 236.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.96 : 345.06 = 171.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.96/345.06 = 171.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.96x = 345.06 × 171.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.96x = 59,170.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,170.89/249.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.72

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