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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.54, 372.75 and 157.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.54, 372.75 and 157.22 is: 235.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.54 : 372.75 = 157.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.54/372.75 = 157.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.54x = 372.75 × 157.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.54x = 58,603.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,603.76/248.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.79

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