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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.06, 373.67 and 112.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.06, 373.67 and 112.09 is: 168.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.06 : 373.67 = 112.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.06/373.67 = 112.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.06x = 373.67 × 112.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.06x = 41,884.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,884.67/249.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.17

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