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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.73, 344.78 and 162.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.73, 344.78 and 162.57 is: 224.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.73 : 344.78 = 162.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.73/344.78 = 162.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.73x = 344.78 × 162.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.73x = 56,050.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,050.88/249.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.45

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