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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.20, 373.70 and 112.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.20, 373.70 and 112.34 is: 168.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.20 : 373.70 = 112.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.20/373.70 = 112.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.20x = 373.70 × 112.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.20x = 41,981.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,981.46/249.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.46

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