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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.78, 344.82 and 162.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.78, 344.82 and 162.45 is: 224.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.78 : 344.82 = 162.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.78/344.82 = 162.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.78x = 344.82 × 162.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.78x = 56,016.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,016.01/249.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.26

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