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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.96, 344.55 and 176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.96, 344.55 and 176.16 is: 242.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.96 : 344.55 = 176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.96/344.55 = 176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.96x = 344.55 × 176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.96x = 60,695.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,695.93/249.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.82

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