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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.58, 373.50 and 157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.58, 373.50 and 157.32 is: 236.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.58 : 373.50 = 157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.58/373.50 = 157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.58x = 373.50 × 157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.58x = 58,759.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,759.02/248.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.38

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