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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.63, 374.71 and 158.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.63, 374.71 and 158.10 is: 237.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.63 : 374.71 = 158.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.63/374.71 = 158.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.63x = 374.71 × 158.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.63x = 59,241.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,241.65/249.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.32

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