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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.51, 372.83 and 157.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.51, 372.83 and 157.08 is: 235.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.51 : 372.83 = 157.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.51/372.83 = 157.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.51x = 372.83 × 157.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.51x = 58,561.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,561.95/248.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.66

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