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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.64, 372.51 and 157.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.64, 372.51 and 157.11 is: 235.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.64 : 372.51 = 157.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.64/372.51 = 157.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.64x = 372.51 × 157.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.64x = 58,525.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,525.05/248.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.38

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