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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.74, 375.18 and 157.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.74, 375.18 and 157.48 is: 236.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.74 : 375.18 = 157.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.74/375.18 = 157.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.74x = 375.18 × 157.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.74x = 59,083.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,083.35/249.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.58

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