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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.85, 344.61 and 162.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.85, 344.61 and 162.43 is: 224.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.85 : 344.61 = 162.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.85/344.61 = 162.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.85x = 344.61 × 162.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.85x = 55,975.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,975.00/249.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.03

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