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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.40, 374.24 and 172.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.40, 374.24 and 172.59 is: 258.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.40 : 374.24 = 172.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.40/374.24 = 172.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.40x = 374.24 × 172.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.40x = 64,590.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,590.08/249.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.98

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