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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.38, 373.85 and 110.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.38, 373.85 and 110.45 is: 165.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.38 : 373.85 = 110.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.38/373.85 = 110.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.38x = 373.85 × 110.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.38x = 41,293.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,293.15/249.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.58

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