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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.95, 374.89 and 158.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.95, 374.89 and 158.36 is: 237.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.95 : 374.89 = 158.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.95/374.89 = 158.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.95x = 374.89 × 158.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.95x = 59,368.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,368.12/249.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.52

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