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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.61, 344.93 and 179.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.61, 344.93 and 179.90 is: 248.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.61 : 344.93 = 179.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.61/344.93 = 179.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.61x = 344.93 × 179.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.61x = 62,052.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,052.12/249.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.60

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