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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.76, 373.09 and 156.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.76, 373.09 and 156.17 is: 234.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.76 : 373.09 = 156.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.76/373.09 = 156.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.76x = 373.09 × 156.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.76x = 58,265.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,265.47/248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.22

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