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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.08, 373.40 and 112.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.08, 373.40 and 112.06 is: 167.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.08 : 373.40 = 112.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.08/373.40 = 112.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.08x = 373.40 × 112.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.08x = 41,840.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,840.78/249.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.98

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