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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.83, 344.27 and 179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.83, 344.27 and 179.76 is: 247.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.83 : 344.27 = 179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.83/344.27 = 179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.83x = 344.27 × 179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.83x = 61,885.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,885.98/249.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.72

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