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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.35, 374.09 and 167.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.35, 374.09 and 167.13 is: 250.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.35 : 374.09 = 167.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.35/374.09 = 167.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.35x = 374.09 × 167.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.35x = 62,520.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,520.83/249.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.74

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