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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.82, 344.34 and 179.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.82, 344.34 and 179.75 is: 247.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.82 : 344.34 = 179.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.82/344.34 = 179.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.82x = 344.34 × 179.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.82x = 61,895.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,895.98/249.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.76

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