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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.09, 373.85 and 168.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.09, 373.85 and 168.03 is: 252.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.09 : 373.85 = 168.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.09/373.85 = 168.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.09x = 373.85 × 168.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.09x = 62,818.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,818.02/249.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.19

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