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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.89, 374.79 and 158.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.89, 374.79 and 158.47 is: 237.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.89 : 374.79 = 158.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.89/374.79 = 158.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.89x = 374.79 × 158.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.89x = 59,392.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,392.97/249.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.68

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