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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.67, 374.23 and 119.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.67, 374.23 and 119.73 is: 179.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.67 : 374.23 = 119.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.67/374.23 = 119.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.67x = 374.23 × 119.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.67x = 44,806.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,806.56/249.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.46

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