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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.53, 344.48 and 162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.53, 344.48 and 162.32 is: 224.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.53 : 344.48 = 162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.53/344.48 = 162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.53x = 344.48 × 162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.53x = 55,913.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,913.46/249.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.08

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