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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.55, 374.49 and 167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.55, 374.49 and 167.27 is: 251.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.55 : 374.49 = 167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.55/374.49 = 167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.55x = 374.49 × 167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.55x = 62,639.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,639.07/249.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.01

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