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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.69, 374.45 and 105.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.69, 374.45 and 105.42 is: 158.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.69 : 374.45 = 105.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.69/374.45 = 105.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.69x = 374.45 × 105.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.69x = 39,473.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,473.99/249.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.09

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