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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.41, 375.35 and 159.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.41, 375.35 and 159.17 is: 238.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.41 : 375.35 = 159.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.41/375.35 = 159.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.41x = 375.35 × 159.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.41x = 59,742.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,742.68/250.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.58

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