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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.70, 344.40 and 179.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.70, 344.40 and 179.62 is: 247.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.70 : 344.40 = 179.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.70/344.40 = 179.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.70x = 344.40 × 179.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.70x = 61,861.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,861.13/249.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.74

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