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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.02, 343.76 and 178.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.02, 343.76 and 178.18 is: 245.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.02 : 343.76 = 178.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.02/343.76 = 178.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.02x = 343.76 × 178.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.02x = 61,251.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,251.16/249.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.97

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