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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.64, 374.13 and 158.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.64, 374.13 and 158.18 is: 237.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.64 : 374.13 = 158.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.64/374.13 = 158.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.64x = 374.13 × 158.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.64x = 59,179.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,179.88/249.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.06

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