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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.46, 374.02 and 168.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.46, 374.02 and 168.06 is: 251.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.46 : 374.02 = 168.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.46/374.02 = 168.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.46x = 374.02 × 168.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.46x = 62,857.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,857.80/249.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.98

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