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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.88, 374.58 and 158.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.88, 374.58 and 158.80 is: 238.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.88 : 374.58 = 158.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.88/374.58 = 158.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.88x = 374.58 × 158.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.88x = 59,483.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,483.30/249.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.05

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