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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.76, 374.64 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.76, 374.64 and 119.76 is: 179.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.76 : 374.64 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.76/374.64 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.76x = 374.64 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.76x = 44,866.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,866.89/249.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.64

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