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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.49, 373.96 and 112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.49, 373.96 and 112.50 is: 168.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.49 : 373.96 = 112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.49/373.96 = 112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.49x = 373.96 × 112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.49x = 42,070.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,070.50/249.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.63

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