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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.44, 373.92 and 157.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.44, 373.92 and 157.91 is: 236.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.44 : 373.92 = 157.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.44/373.92 = 157.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.44x = 373.92 × 157.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.44x = 59,045.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,045.71/249.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.71

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