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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.62, 374.34 and 119.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.62, 374.34 and 119.52 is: 179.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.62 : 374.34 = 119.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.62/374.34 = 119.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.62x = 374.34 × 119.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.62x = 44,741.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,741.12/249.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.24

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