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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.33, 374.63 and 158.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.33, 374.63 and 158.07 is: 237.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.33 : 374.63 = 158.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.33/374.63 = 158.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.33x = 374.63 × 158.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.33x = 59,216.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,216.97/249.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.50

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