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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.92, 374.15 and 164.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.92, 374.15 and 164.24 is: 245.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.92 : 374.15 = 164.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.92/374.15 = 164.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.92x = 374.15 × 164.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.92x = 61,447.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,447.70/249.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.87

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