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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.72, 374.49 and 163.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.72, 374.49 and 163.05 is: 244.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.72 : 374.49 = 163.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.72/374.49 = 163.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.72x = 374.49 × 163.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.72x = 61,060.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,060.59/249.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.52

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