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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.28, 373.80 and 158.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.28, 373.80 and 158.08 is: 237.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.28 : 373.80 = 158.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.28/373.80 = 158.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.28x = 373.80 × 158.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.28x = 59,090.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,090.30/249.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.04

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