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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.64, 344.39 and 162.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.64, 344.39 and 162.30 is: 223.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.64 : 344.39 = 162.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.64/344.39 = 162.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.64x = 344.39 × 162.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.64x = 55,894.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,894.50/249.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.90

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