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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.12, 373.08 and 167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.12, 373.08 and 167.76 is: 251.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.12 : 373.08 = 167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.12/373.08 = 167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.12x = 373.08 × 167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.12x = 62,587.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,587.90/249.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.24

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