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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.62, 373.87 and 177.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.62, 373.87 and 177.30 is: 265.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.62 : 373.87 = 177.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.62/373.87 = 177.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.62x = 373.87 × 177.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.62x = 66,287.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,287.15/249.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.55

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