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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.03, 374.57 and 158.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.03, 374.57 and 158.53 is: 237.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.03 : 374.57 = 158.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.03/374.57 = 158.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.03x = 374.57 × 158.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.03x = 59,380.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,380.58/250.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.49

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