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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.24, 343.76 and 179.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.24, 343.76 and 179.31 is: 247.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.24 : 343.76 = 179.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.24/343.76 = 179.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.24x = 343.76 × 179.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.24x = 61,638.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,638.71/249.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.31

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