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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.62, 374 and 162.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.62, 374 and 162.85 is: 243.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.62 : 374 = 162.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.62/374 = 162.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.62x = 374 × 162.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.62x = 60,905.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,905.90/249.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.99

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