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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.41, 343.80 and 175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.41, 343.80 and 175.52 is: 241.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.41 : 343.80 = 175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.41/343.80 = 175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.41x = 343.80 × 175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.41x = 60,342.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,342.06/249.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.94

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