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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.97, 374.57 and 163.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.97, 374.57 and 163.15 is: 244.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.97 : 374.57 = 163.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.97/374.57 = 163.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.97x = 374.57 × 163.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.97x = 61,110.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,110.28/249.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.47

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