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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.96, 374.76 and 105.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.96, 374.76 and 105.51 is: 158.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.96 : 374.76 = 105.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.96/374.76 = 105.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.96x = 374.76 × 105.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.96x = 39,540.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,540.93/249.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.19

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