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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.52, 374.36 and 178

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.52, 374.36 and 178 is: 267.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.52 : 374.36 = 178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.52/374.36 = 178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.52x = 374.36 × 178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.52x = 66,636.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,636.08/249.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.06

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