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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.37, 375.66 and 159.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.37, 375.66 and 159.24 is: 238.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.37 : 375.66 = 159.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.37/375.66 = 159.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.37x = 375.66 × 159.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.37x = 59,820.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,820.90/250.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.93

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