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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.62, 344.48 and 164.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.62, 344.48 and 164.42 is: 226.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.62 : 344.48 = 164.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.62/344.48 = 164.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.62x = 344.48 × 164.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.62x = 56,639.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,639.07/249.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.90

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