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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.82, 344.85 and 179.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.82, 344.85 and 179.90 is: 248.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.82 : 344.85 = 179.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.82/344.85 = 179.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.82x = 344.85 × 179.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.82x = 62,038.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,038.52/249.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.33

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