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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.46, 343.86 and 175.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.46, 343.86 and 175.66 is: 242.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.46 : 343.86 = 175.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.46/343.86 = 175.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.46x = 343.86 × 175.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.46x = 60,402.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,402.45/249.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.13

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