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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.54, 344.40 and 179.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.54, 344.40 and 179.83 is: 248.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.54 : 344.40 = 179.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.54/344.40 = 179.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.54x = 344.40 × 179.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.54x = 61,935.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,935.42/249.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.19

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