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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.07, 343.70 and 183.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.07, 343.70 and 183.46 is: 253.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.07 : 343.70 = 183.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.07/343.70 = 183.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.07x = 343.70 × 183.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.07x = 63,054.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,054.28/249.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.16

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