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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.26, 374.12 and 158.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.26, 374.12 and 158.12 is: 237.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.26 : 374.12 = 158.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.26/374.12 = 158.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.26x = 374.12 × 158.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.26x = 59,155.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,155.85/249.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.33

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