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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.28, 373.66 and 157.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.28, 373.66 and 157.80 is: 236.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.28 : 373.66 = 157.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.28/373.66 = 157.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.28x = 373.66 × 157.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.28x = 58,963.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,963.34/249.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.54

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