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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.14, 343.34 and 179.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.14, 343.34 and 179.08 is: 246.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.14 : 343.34 = 179.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.14/343.34 = 179.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.14x = 343.34 × 179.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.14x = 61,485.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,485.33/249.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.79

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