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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.67, 344.32 and 174.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.67, 344.32 and 174.86 is: 241.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.67 : 344.32 = 174.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.67/344.32 = 174.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.67x = 344.32 × 174.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.67x = 60,207.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,207.80/249.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.15

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