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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.14, 344.05 and 175.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.14, 344.05 and 175.64 is: 242.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.14 : 344.05 = 175.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.14/344.05 = 175.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.14x = 344.05 × 175.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.14x = 60,426.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,426.78/249.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.54

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