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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.59, 344.44 and 162.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.59, 344.44 and 162.42 is: 224.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.59 : 344.44 = 162.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.59/344.44 = 162.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.59x = 344.44 × 162.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.59x = 55,943.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,943.94/249.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.14

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