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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.45, 373.63 and 157.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.45, 373.63 and 157.92 is: 236.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.45 : 373.63 = 157.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.45/373.63 = 157.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.45x = 373.63 × 157.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.45x = 59,003.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,003.65/249.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.53

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