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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.43, 373.78 and 163.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.43, 373.78 and 163.75 is: 245.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.43 : 373.78 = 163.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.43/373.78 = 163.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.43x = 373.78 × 163.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.43x = 61,206.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,206.48/249.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.39

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