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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.67, 374.68 and 167.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.67, 374.68 and 167.50 is: 251.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.67 : 374.68 = 167.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.67/374.68 = 167.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.67x = 374.68 × 167.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.67x = 62,758.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,758.90/249.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.37

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