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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.75, 374.63 and 163.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.75, 374.63 and 163.08 is: 244.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.75 : 374.63 = 163.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.75/374.63 = 163.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.75x = 374.63 × 163.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.75x = 61,093.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,093.85/249.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.62

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