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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.84, 374.76 and 121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.84, 374.76 and 121.44 is: 182.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.84 : 374.76 = 121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.84/374.76 = 121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.84x = 374.76 × 121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.84x = 45,510.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,510.85/249.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.16

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