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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.57, 374.30 and 158.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.57, 374.30 and 158.24 is: 237.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.57 : 374.30 = 158.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.57/374.30 = 158.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.57x = 374.30 × 158.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.57x = 59,229.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,229.23/249.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.33

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