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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.02, 371.97 and 156.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.02, 371.97 and 156.59 is: 234.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.02 : 371.97 = 156.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.02/371.97 = 156.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.02x = 371.97 × 156.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.02x = 58,246.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,246.78/248.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.85

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