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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.52, 372.78 and 157.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.52, 372.78 and 157.38 is: 236.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.52 : 372.78 = 157.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.52/372.78 = 157.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.52x = 372.78 × 157.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.52x = 58,668.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,668.12/248.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.07

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