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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.43, 344.10 and 175.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.43, 344.10 and 175.45 is: 242.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.43 : 344.10 = 175.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.43/344.10 = 175.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.43x = 344.10 × 175.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.43x = 60,372.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,372.35/249.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.04

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