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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249, 373.17 and 168.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249, 373.17 and 168.36 is: 252.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249 : 373.17 = 168.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249/373.17 = 168.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249x = 373.17 × 168.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249x = 62,826.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,826.90/249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.32

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