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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.44, 373.93 and 168.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.44, 373.93 and 168.31 is: 252.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.44 : 373.93 = 168.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.44/373.93 = 168.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.44x = 373.93 × 168.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.44x = 62,936.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,936.16/249.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.31

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