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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.32, 374.94 and 159.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.32, 374.94 and 159.06 is: 238.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.32 : 374.94 = 159.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.32/374.94 = 159.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.32x = 374.94 × 159.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.32x = 59,637.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,637.96/250.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.25

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