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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.21, 343.86 and 175.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.21, 343.86 and 175.77 is: 242.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.21 : 343.86 = 175.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.21/343.86 = 175.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.21x = 343.86 × 175.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.21x = 60,440.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,440.27/249.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.53

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