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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.99, 374.64 and 158.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.99, 374.64 and 158.75 is: 237.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.99 : 374.64 = 158.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.99/374.64 = 158.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.99x = 374.64 × 158.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.99x = 59,473.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,473.63/249.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.91

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