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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.29, 344.23 and 162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.29, 344.23 and 162.12 is: 223.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.29 : 344.23 = 162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.29/344.23 = 162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.29x = 344.23 × 162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.29x = 55,806.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,806.57/249.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.86

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