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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.02, 372.37 and 157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.02, 372.37 and 157.44 is: 235.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.02 : 372.37 = 157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.02/372.37 = 157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.02x = 372.37 × 157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.02x = 58,625.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,625.93/249.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.43

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