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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.87, 374.12 and 168.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.87, 374.12 and 168.55 is: 252.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.87 : 374.12 = 168.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.87/374.12 = 168.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.87x = 374.12 × 168.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.87x = 63,056.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,056.78/249.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.36

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