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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.75, 374.42 and 110.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.75, 374.42 and 110.83 is: 166.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.75 : 374.42 = 110.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.75/374.42 = 110.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.75x = 374.42 × 110.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.75x = 41,495.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,495.48/249.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.15

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