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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.24, 344.13 and 151.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.24, 344.13 and 151.17 is: 208.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.24 : 344.13 = 151.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.24/344.13 = 151.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.24x = 344.13 × 151.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.24x = 52,022.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,022.13/249.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.72

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