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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.14, 373.01 and 162.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.14, 373.01 and 162.57 is: 243.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.14 : 373.01 = 162.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.14/373.01 = 162.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.14x = 373.01 × 162.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.14x = 60,640.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,640.82/249.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.40

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