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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.70, 344.49 and 184.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.70, 344.49 and 184.06 is: 253.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.70 : 344.49 = 184.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.70/344.49 = 184.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.70x = 344.49 × 184.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.70x = 63,406.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,406.83/249.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.93

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