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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.23, 343.65 and 179.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.23, 343.65 and 179.07 is: 246.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.23 : 343.65 = 179.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.23/343.65 = 179.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.23x = 343.65 × 179.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.23x = 61,537.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,537.41/249.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.91

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