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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.89, 374.55 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.89, 374.55 and 105.44 is: 158.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.89 : 374.55 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.89/374.55 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.89x = 374.55 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.89x = 39,492.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,492.55/249.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.04

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