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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.66, 374.49 and 158.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.66, 374.49 and 158.39 is: 237.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.66 : 374.49 = 158.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.66/374.49 = 158.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.66x = 374.49 × 158.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.66x = 59,313.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,313.60/249.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.58

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