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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.66, 373 and 157.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.66, 373 and 157.24 is: 235.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.66 : 373 = 157.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.66/373 = 157.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.66x = 373 × 157.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.66x = 58,650.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,650.52/248.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.87

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