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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.40, 373.63 and 168.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.40, 373.63 and 168.10 is: 251.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.40 : 373.63 = 168.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.40/373.63 = 168.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.40x = 373.63 × 168.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.40x = 62,807.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,807.20/249.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.83

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