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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.66, 373.98 and 119.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.66, 373.98 and 119.78 is: 179.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.66 : 373.98 = 119.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.66/373.98 = 119.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.66x = 373.98 × 119.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.66x = 44,795.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,795.32/249.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.43

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