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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.47, 373.35 and 177.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.47, 373.35 and 177.20 is: 265.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.47 : 373.35 = 177.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.47/373.35 = 177.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.47x = 373.35 × 177.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.47x = 66,157.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,157.62/249.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.19

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