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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.62, 372.48 and 157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.62, 372.48 and 157.50 is: 235.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.62 : 372.48 = 157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.62/372.48 = 157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.62x = 372.48 × 157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.62x = 58,665.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,665.60/248.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.96

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