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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.87, 374.81 and 112.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.87, 374.81 and 112.89 is: 169.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.87 : 374.81 = 112.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.87/374.81 = 112.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.87x = 374.81 × 112.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.87x = 42,311.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,311.74/249.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.34

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