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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.15, 371.87 and 156.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.15, 371.87 and 156.68 is: 234.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.15 : 371.87 = 156.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.15/371.87 = 156.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.15x = 371.87 × 156.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.15x = 58,264.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,264.59/248.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.80

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