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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.48, 373.82 and 167.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.48, 373.82 and 167.47 is: 250.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.48 : 373.82 = 167.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.48/373.82 = 167.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.48x = 373.82 × 167.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.48x = 62,601.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,601.86/249.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.93

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