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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.03, 373.28 and 166.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.03, 373.28 and 166.82 is: 250.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.03 : 373.28 = 166.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.03/373.28 = 166.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.03x = 373.28 × 166.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.03x = 62,267.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,267.87/249.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.04

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