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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.42, 343.98 and 162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.42, 343.98 and 162 is: 223.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.42 : 343.98 = 162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.42/343.98 = 162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.42x = 343.98 × 162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.42x = 55,724.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,724.76/249.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.42

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