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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.29, 373.20 and 162.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.29, 373.20 and 162.38 is: 243.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.29 : 373.20 = 162.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.29/373.20 = 162.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.29x = 373.20 × 162.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.29x = 60,598.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,598.35/249.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.09

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