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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.65, 374.61 and 158.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.65, 374.61 and 158.39 is: 237.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.65 : 374.61 = 158.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.65/374.61 = 158.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.65x = 374.61 × 158.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.65x = 59,334.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,334.48/249.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.67

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