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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.74, 373.44 and 157.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.74, 373.44 and 157.85 is: 236.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.74 : 373.44 = 157.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.74/373.44 = 157.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.74x = 373.44 × 157.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.74x = 58,947.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,947.63/248.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.99

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