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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.49, 344.14 and 162.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.49, 344.14 and 162.01 is: 223.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.49 : 344.14 = 162.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.49/344.14 = 162.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.49x = 344.14 × 162.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.49x = 55,754.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,754.12/249.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.47

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