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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.24, 373.96 and 112.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.24, 373.96 and 112.36 is: 168.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.24 : 373.96 = 112.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.24/373.96 = 112.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.24x = 373.96 × 112.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.24x = 42,018.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,018.15/249.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.59

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