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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.69, 374.73 and 177.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.69, 374.73 and 177.73 is: 266.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.69 : 374.73 = 177.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.69/374.73 = 177.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.69x = 374.73 × 177.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.69x = 66,600.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,600.76/249.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.73

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