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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.18, 373.36 and 162.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.18, 373.36 and 162.41 is: 243.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.18 : 373.36 = 162.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.18/373.36 = 162.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.18x = 373.36 × 162.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.18x = 60,635.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,635.43/249.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.34

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