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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.53, 374.14 and 119.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.53, 374.14 and 119.53 is: 179.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.53 : 374.14 = 119.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.53/374.14 = 119.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.53x = 374.14 × 119.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.53x = 44,718.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,718.49/249.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.21

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