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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.25, 344 and 162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.25, 344 and 162 is: 223.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.25 : 344 = 162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.25/344 = 162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.25x = 344 × 162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.25x = 55,728
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,728/249.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.58

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