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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.71, 375.52 and 159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.71, 375.52 and 159.18 is: 238.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.71 : 375.52 = 159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.71/375.52 = 159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.71x = 375.52 × 159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.71x = 59,775.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,775.27/250.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.42

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