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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.56, 374.28 and 119.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.56, 374.28 and 119.56 is: 179.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.56 : 374.28 = 119.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.56/374.28 = 119.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.56x = 374.28 × 119.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.56x = 44,748.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,748.92/249.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.31

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