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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.30, 373.35 and 175.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.30, 373.35 and 175.99 is: 263.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.30 : 373.35 = 175.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.30/373.35 = 175.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.30x = 373.35 × 175.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.30x = 65,703.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,703.48/249.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.55

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