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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.28, 375.16 and 158.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.28, 375.16 and 158.80 is: 238.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.28 : 375.16 = 158.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.28/375.16 = 158.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.28x = 375.16 × 158.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.28x = 59,575.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,575.41/250.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.04

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