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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.40, 343.74 and 175.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.40, 343.74 and 175.48 is: 241.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.40 : 343.74 = 175.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.40/343.74 = 175.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.40x = 343.74 × 175.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.40x = 60,319.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,319.50/249.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.86

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