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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.45, 374.12 and 158.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.45, 374.12 and 158.73 is: 238.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.45 : 374.12 = 158.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.45/374.12 = 158.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.45x = 374.12 × 158.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.45x = 59,384.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,384.07/249.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.06

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