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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.18, 373.32 and 167.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.18, 373.32 and 167.94 is: 251.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.18 : 373.32 = 167.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.18/373.32 = 167.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.18x = 373.32 × 167.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.18x = 62,695.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,695.36/249.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.61

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