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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.51, 344.42 and 175.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.51, 344.42 and 175.87 is: 242.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.51 : 344.42 = 175.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.51/344.42 = 175.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.51x = 344.42 × 175.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.51x = 60,573.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,573.15/249.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.77

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