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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.41, 372.93 and 157.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.41, 372.93 and 157.49 is: 236.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.41 : 372.93 = 157.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.41/372.93 = 157.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.41x = 372.93 × 157.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.41x = 58,732.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,732.75/248.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.43

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