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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.66, 374.49 and 112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.66, 374.49 and 112.68 is: 169.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.66 : 374.49 = 112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.66/374.49 = 112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.66x = 374.49 × 112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.66x = 42,197.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,197.53/249.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.02

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