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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.37, 371.99 and 156.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.37, 371.99 and 156.87 is: 234.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.37 : 371.99 = 156.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.37/371.99 = 156.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.37x = 371.99 × 156.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.37x = 58,354.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,354.46/248.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.95

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