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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.86, 344.66 and 179.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.86, 344.66 and 179.94 is: 248.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.86 : 344.66 = 179.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.86/344.66 = 179.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.86x = 344.66 × 179.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.86x = 62,018.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,018.12/249.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.21

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