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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.43, 373.93 and 157.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.43, 373.93 and 157.90 is: 236.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.43 : 373.93 = 157.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.43/373.93 = 157.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.43x = 373.93 × 157.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.43x = 59,043.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,043.55/249.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.71

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