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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.73, 344.74 and 176.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.73, 344.74 and 176.43 is: 243.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.73 : 344.74 = 176.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.73/344.74 = 176.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.73x = 344.74 × 176.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.73x = 60,822.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,822.48/249.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.55

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