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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.79, 374.87 and 163.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.79, 374.87 and 163.10 is: 244.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.79 : 374.87 = 163.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.79/374.87 = 163.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.79x = 374.87 × 163.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.79x = 61,139.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,139.42/249.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.77

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