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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.30, 373.47 and 163.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.30, 373.47 and 163.38 is: 244.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.30 : 373.47 = 163.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.30/373.47 = 163.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.30x = 373.47 × 163.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.30x = 61,017.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,017.53/249.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.76

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