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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.17, 373.75 and 112.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.17, 373.75 and 112.10 is: 168.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.17 : 373.75 = 112.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.17/373.75 = 112.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.17x = 373.75 × 112.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.17x = 41,895.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,895.23/249.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.14

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