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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.46, 344.55 and 176.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.46, 344.55 and 176.02 is: 243.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.46 : 344.55 = 176.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.46/344.55 = 176.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.46x = 344.55 × 176.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.46x = 60,647.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,647.69/249.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.12

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