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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.52, 372.54 and 157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.52, 372.54 and 157.32 is: 235.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.52 : 372.54 = 157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.52/372.54 = 157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.52x = 372.54 × 157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.52x = 58,607.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,607.99/248.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.83

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