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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.84, 373.94 and 158.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.84, 373.94 and 158.60 is: 237.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.84 : 373.94 = 158.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.84/373.94 = 158.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.84x = 373.94 × 158.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.84x = 59,306.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,306.88/249.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.38

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