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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.16, 373.51 and 112.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.16, 373.51 and 112.27 is: 168.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.16 : 373.51 = 112.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.16/373.51 = 112.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.16x = 373.51 × 112.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.16x = 41,933.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,933.97/249.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.30

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