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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.88, 344.94 and 179.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.88, 344.94 and 179.03 is: 247.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.88 : 344.94 = 179.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.88/344.94 = 179.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.88x = 344.94 × 179.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.88x = 61,752.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,752.88/249.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.14

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