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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.74, 374.73 and 168.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.74, 374.73 and 168.41 is: 252.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.74 : 374.73 = 168.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.74/374.73 = 168.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.74x = 374.73 × 168.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.74x = 63,106.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,106.82/249.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.69

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