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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.49, 372.74 and 156.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.49, 372.74 and 156.96 is: 235.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.49 : 372.74 = 156.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.49/372.74 = 156.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.49x = 372.74 × 156.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.49x = 58,504.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,504.49/248.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.44

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