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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.71, 374.24 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.71, 374.24 and 119.76 is: 179.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.71 : 374.24 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.71/374.24 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.71x = 374.24 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.71x = 44,818.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,818.38/249.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.49

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