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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.58, 375 and 158.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.58, 375 and 158.32 is: 237.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.58 : 375 = 158.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.58/375 = 158.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.58x = 375 × 158.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.58x = 59,370
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,370/249.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.88

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