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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.38, 373.81 and 162.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.38, 373.81 and 162.78 is: 244.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.38 : 373.81 = 162.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.38/373.81 = 162.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.38x = 373.81 × 162.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.38x = 60,848.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,848.38/249.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.00

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