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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.88, 344.64 and 162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.88, 344.64 and 162.48 is: 224.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.88 : 344.64 = 162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.88/344.64 = 162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.88x = 344.64 × 162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.88x = 55,997.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,997.11/249.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.10

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