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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.59, 373.82 and 119.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.59, 373.82 and 119.69 is: 179.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.59 : 373.82 = 119.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.59/373.82 = 119.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.59x = 373.82 × 119.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.59x = 44,740.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,740.65/249.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.25

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