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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.28, 373.51 and 158.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.28, 373.51 and 158.15 is: 236.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.28 : 373.51 = 158.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.28/373.51 = 158.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.28x = 373.51 × 158.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.28x = 59,071.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,071.74/249.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.97

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