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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.62, 373.82 and 168.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.62, 373.82 and 168.62 is: 252.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.62 : 373.82 = 168.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.62/373.82 = 168.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.62x = 373.82 × 168.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.62x = 63,030.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,030.82/249.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.51

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