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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.40, 343.66 and 175.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.40, 343.66 and 175.80 is: 242.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.40 : 343.66 = 175.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.40/343.66 = 175.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.40x = 343.66 × 175.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.40x = 60,415.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,415.43/249.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.24

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