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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.85, 344.86 and 162.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.85, 344.86 and 162.37 is: 224.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.85 : 344.86 = 162.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.85/344.86 = 162.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.85x = 344.86 × 162.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.85x = 55,993.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,993.65/249.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.11

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