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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.84, 374.76 and 105.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.84, 374.76 and 105.66 is: 158.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.84 : 374.76 = 105.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.84/374.76 = 105.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.84x = 374.76 × 105.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.84x = 39,597.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,597.14/249.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.49

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