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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.63, 374.58 and 162.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.63, 374.58 and 162.94 is: 244.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.63 : 374.58 = 162.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.63/374.58 = 162.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.63x = 374.58 × 162.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.63x = 61,034.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,034.07/249.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.50

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