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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.70, 374.54 and 105.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.70, 374.54 and 105.41 is: 158.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.70 : 374.54 = 105.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.70/374.54 = 105.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.70x = 374.54 × 105.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.70x = 39,480.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,480.26/249.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.11

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