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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.68, 344.63 and 176.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.68, 344.63 and 176.01 is: 242.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.68 : 344.63 = 176.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.68/344.63 = 176.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.68x = 344.63 × 176.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.68x = 60,657.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,657.45/249.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.95

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