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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.88, 344.84 and 176.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.88, 344.84 and 176.33 is: 243.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.88 : 344.84 = 176.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.88/344.84 = 176.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.88x = 344.84 × 176.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.88x = 60,804.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,804.02/249.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.33

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