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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.12, 372.96 and 177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.12, 372.96 and 177.12 is: 265.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.12 : 372.96 = 177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.12/372.96 = 177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.12x = 372.96 × 177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.12x = 66,058.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,058.68/249.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.17

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