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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.59, 374.48 and 158.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.59, 374.48 and 158.26 is: 237.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.59 : 374.48 = 158.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.59/374.48 = 158.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.59x = 374.48 × 158.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.59x = 59,265.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,265.20/249.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.45

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