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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.30, 373.98 and 168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.30, 373.98 and 168.66 is: 253.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.30 : 373.98 = 168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.30/373.98 = 168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.30x = 373.98 × 168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.30x = 63,075.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,075.47/249.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.01

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