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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.12, 373.61 and 161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.12, 373.61 and 161 is: 241.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.12 : 373.61 = 161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.12/373.61 = 161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.12x = 373.61 × 161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.12x = 60,151.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,151.21/249.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.46

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