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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.58, 374.20 and 119.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.58, 374.20 and 119.60 is: 179.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.58 : 374.20 = 119.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.58/374.20 = 119.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.58x = 374.20 × 119.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.58x = 44,754.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,754.32/249.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.32

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