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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.12, 374.80 and 158.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.12, 374.80 and 158.54 is: 237.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.12 : 374.80 = 158.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.12/374.80 = 158.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.12x = 374.80 × 158.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.12x = 59,422.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,422.13/250.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.57

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