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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.24, 343.50 and 180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.24, 343.50 and 180.12 is: 248.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.24 : 343.50 = 180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.24/343.50 = 180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.24x = 343.50 × 180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.24x = 61,871.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,871.22/249.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.24

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