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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.67, 374.57 and 112.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.67, 374.57 and 112.83 is: 169.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.67 : 374.57 = 112.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.67/374.57 = 112.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.67x = 374.57 × 112.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.67x = 42,261.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,261.82/249.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.27

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