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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.92, 374.72 and 119.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.92, 374.72 and 119.96 is: 179.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.92 : 374.72 = 119.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.92/374.72 = 119.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.92x = 374.72 × 119.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.92x = 44,948.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,948.94/249.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.86

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