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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.95, 374.88 and 105.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.95, 374.88 and 105.77 is: 158.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.95 : 374.88 = 105.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.95/374.88 = 105.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.95x = 374.88 × 105.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.95x = 39,651.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,651.06/249.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.64

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