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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.46, 344.34 and 162.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.46, 344.34 and 162.16 is: 223.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.46 : 344.34 = 162.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.46/344.34 = 162.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.46x = 344.34 × 162.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.46x = 55,838.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,838.17/249.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.84

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