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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.52, 374.31 and 110.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.52, 374.31 and 110.81 is: 166.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.52 : 374.31 = 110.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.52/374.31 = 110.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.52x = 374.31 × 110.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.52x = 41,474.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,474.87/249.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.22

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