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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.18, 373.77 and 112.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.18, 373.77 and 112.29 is: 168.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.18 : 373.77 = 112.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.18/373.77 = 112.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.18x = 373.77 × 112.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.18x = 41,970.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,970.63/249.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.44

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