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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.78, 374.67 and 112.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.78, 374.67 and 112.73 is: 169.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.78 : 374.67 = 112.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.78/374.67 = 112.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.78x = 374.67 × 112.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.78x = 42,237.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,237.49/249.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.10

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