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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.53, 344.39 and 179.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.53, 344.39 and 179.55 is: 247.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.53 : 344.39 = 179.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.53/344.39 = 179.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.53x = 344.39 × 179.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.53x = 61,834.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,834.33/249.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.81

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