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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.71, 374.31 and 163.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.71, 374.31 and 163.08 is: 244.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.71 : 374.31 = 163.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.71/374.31 = 163.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.71x = 374.31 × 163.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.71x = 61,042.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,042.47/249.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.46

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