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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.74, 372.68 and 157.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.74, 372.68 and 157.30 is: 235.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.74 : 372.68 = 157.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.74/372.68 = 157.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.74x = 372.68 × 157.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.74x = 58,622.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,622.56/248.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.68

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