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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.64, 374.38 and 164.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.64, 374.38 and 164.04 is: 246.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.64 : 374.38 = 164.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.64/374.38 = 164.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.64x = 374.38 × 164.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.64x = 61,413.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,413.30/249.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.01

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