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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.62, 344.25 and 162.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.62, 344.25 and 162.27 is: 223.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.62 : 344.25 = 162.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.62/344.25 = 162.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.62x = 344.25 × 162.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.62x = 55,861.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,861.45/249.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.79

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