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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.81, 374.85 and 105.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.81, 374.85 and 105.54 is: 158.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.81 : 374.85 = 105.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.81/374.85 = 105.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.81x = 374.85 × 105.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.81x = 39,561.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,561.67/249.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.37

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