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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.45, 372.62 and 157.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.45, 372.62 and 157.73 is: 236.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.45 : 372.62 = 157.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.45/372.62 = 157.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.45x = 372.62 × 157.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.45x = 58,770.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,770.70/248.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.55

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