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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.42, 373.82 and 177.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.42, 373.82 and 177.13 is: 265.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.42 : 373.82 = 177.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.42/373.82 = 177.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.42x = 373.82 × 177.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.42x = 66,211.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,211.98/249.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.47

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