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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.96, 373.82 and 168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.96, 373.82 and 168.68 is: 252.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.96 : 373.82 = 168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.96/373.82 = 168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.96x = 373.82 × 168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.96x = 63,055.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,055.96/249.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.26

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