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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.10, 373.73 and 179.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.10, 373.73 and 179.79 is: 269.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.10 : 373.73 = 179.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.10/373.73 = 179.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.10x = 373.73 × 179.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.10x = 67,192.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,192.92/249.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.74

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