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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.45, 374.32 and 179.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.45, 374.32 and 179.97 is: 270.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.45 : 374.32 = 179.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.45/374.32 = 179.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.45x = 374.32 × 179.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.45x = 67,364.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,364.52/249.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.05

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