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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.08, 373.53 and 119.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.08, 373.53 and 119.08 is: 178.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.08 : 373.53 = 119.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.08/373.53 = 119.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.08x = 373.53 × 119.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.08x = 44,479.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,479.02/249.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.57

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