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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.19, 344.04 and 162.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.19, 344.04 and 162.11 is: 223.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.19 : 344.04 = 162.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.19/344.04 = 162.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.19x = 344.04 × 162.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.19x = 55,772.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,772.32/249.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.81

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