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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.70, 344.37 and 179.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.70, 344.37 and 179.73 is: 247.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.70 : 344.37 = 179.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.70/344.37 = 179.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.70x = 344.37 × 179.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.70x = 61,893.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,893.62/249.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.87

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