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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.12, 373.36 and 162.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.12, 373.36 and 162.40 is: 243.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.12 : 373.36 = 162.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.12/373.36 = 162.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.12x = 373.36 × 162.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.12x = 60,633.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,633.66/249.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.39

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