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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.01, 373.17 and 118.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.01, 373.17 and 118.96 is: 178.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.01 : 373.17 = 118.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.01/373.17 = 118.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.01x = 373.17 × 118.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.01x = 44,392.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,392.30/249.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.28

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