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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.34, 373.84 and 112.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.34, 373.84 and 112.54 is: 168.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.34 : 373.84 = 112.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.34/373.84 = 112.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.34x = 373.84 × 112.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.34x = 42,071.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,071.76/249.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.73

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