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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.84, 374.70 and 168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.84, 374.70 and 168.72 is: 253.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.84 : 374.70 = 168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.84/374.70 = 168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.84x = 374.70 × 168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.84x = 63,219.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,219.38/249.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.04

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