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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.02, 373.47 and 157.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.02, 373.47 and 157.59 is: 236.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.02 : 373.47 = 157.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.02/373.47 = 157.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.02x = 373.47 × 157.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.02x = 58,855.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,855.14/249.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.35

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