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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.17, 373.03 and 163.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.17, 373.03 and 163.49 is: 244.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.17 : 373.03 = 163.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.17/373.03 = 163.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.17x = 373.03 × 163.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.17x = 60,984.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,984.40/249.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.76

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