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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.78, 344.70 and 175.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.78, 344.70 and 175.98 is: 242.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.78 : 344.70 = 175.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.78/344.70 = 175.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.78x = 344.70 × 175.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.78x = 60,660.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,660.31/249.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.85

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