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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.50, 373.94 and 168.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.50, 373.94 and 168.86 is: 253.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.50 : 373.94 = 168.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.50/373.94 = 168.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.50x = 373.94 × 168.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.50x = 63,143.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,143.51/249.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.08

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