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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.80, 344.52 and 162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.80, 344.52 and 162.32 is: 223.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.80 : 344.52 = 162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.80/344.52 = 162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.80x = 344.52 × 162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.80x = 55,922.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,922.49/249.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.87

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