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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.12, 373.62 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.12, 373.62 and 181.44 is: 272.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.12 : 373.62 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.12/373.62 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.12x = 373.62 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.12x = 67,789.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,789.61/249.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.12

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