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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.11, 371.89 and 156.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.11, 371.89 and 156.98 is: 235.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.11 : 371.89 = 156.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.11/371.89 = 156.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.11x = 371.89 × 156.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.11x = 58,379.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,379.83/248.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.30

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