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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.77, 344.58 and 176.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.77, 344.58 and 176.06 is: 242.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.77 : 344.58 = 176.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.77/344.58 = 176.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.77x = 344.58 × 176.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.77x = 60,666.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,666.75/249.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.89

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