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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.80, 374.49 and 168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.80, 374.49 and 168.66 is: 252.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.80 : 374.49 = 168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.80/374.49 = 168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.80x = 374.49 × 168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.80x = 63,161.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,161.48/249.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.85

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