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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.84, 374.19 and 158.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.84, 374.19 and 158.31 is: 237.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.84 : 374.19 = 158.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.84/374.19 = 158.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.84x = 374.19 × 158.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.84x = 59,238.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,238.02/249.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.10

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