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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.17, 373.63 and 75.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.17, 373.63 and 75.79 is: 113.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.17 : 373.63 = 75.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.17/373.63 = 75.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.17x = 373.63 × 75.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.17x = 28,316.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,316.57/249.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.64

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