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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.56, 344 and 179.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.56, 344 and 179.49 is: 247.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.56 : 344 = 179.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.56/344 = 179.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.56x = 344 × 179.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.56x = 61,744.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,744.56/249.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.41

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