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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.72, 374.61 and 119.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.72, 374.61 and 119.70 is: 179.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.72 : 374.61 = 119.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.72/374.61 = 119.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.72x = 374.61 × 119.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.72x = 44,840.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,840.82/249.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.56

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