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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.59, 374.18 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.59, 374.18 and 112.56 is: 168.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.59 : 374.18 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.59/374.18 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.59x = 374.18 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.59x = 42,117.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,117.14/249.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.75

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