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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.44, 374.32 and 168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.44, 374.32 and 168.80 is: 253.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.44 : 374.32 = 168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.44/374.32 = 168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.44x = 374.32 × 168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.44x = 63,185.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,185.22/249.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.31

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