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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.17, 374.03 and 146.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.17, 374.03 and 146.64 is: 220.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.17 : 374.03 = 146.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.17/374.03 = 146.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.17x = 374.03 × 146.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.17x = 54,847.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,847.03/249.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.12

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