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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.31, 344.15 and 179.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.31, 344.15 and 179.38 is: 247.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.31 : 344.15 = 179.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.31/344.15 = 179.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.31x = 344.15 × 179.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.31x = 61,734.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,734.94/249.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.62

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