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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.18, 373.85 and 157.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.18, 373.85 and 157.94 is: 236.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.18 : 373.85 = 157.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.18/373.85 = 157.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.18x = 373.85 × 157.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.18x = 59,046.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,046.01/249.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.96

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