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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.04, 373.64 and 112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.04, 373.64 and 112.12 is: 168.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.04 : 373.64 = 112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.04/373.64 = 112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.04x = 373.64 × 112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.04x = 41,892.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,892.52/249.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.22

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