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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.37, 373.65 and 162.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.37, 373.65 and 162.52 is: 243.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.37 : 373.65 = 162.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.37/373.65 = 162.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.37x = 373.65 × 162.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.37x = 60,725.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,725.60/249.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.52

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