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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.65, 373.11 and 157.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.65, 373.11 and 157.39 is: 236.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.65 : 373.11 = 157.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.65/373.11 = 157.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.65x = 373.11 × 157.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.65x = 58,723.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,723.78/248.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.17

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