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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.74, 373.85 and 162.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.74, 373.85 and 162.89 is: 243.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.74 : 373.85 = 162.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.74/373.85 = 162.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.74x = 373.85 × 162.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.74x = 60,896.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,896.43/249.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.84

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