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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.26, 375.60 and 158.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.26, 375.60 and 158.74 is: 238.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.26 : 375.60 = 158.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.26/375.60 = 158.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.26x = 375.60 × 158.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.26x = 59,622.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,622.74/250.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.24

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