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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.78, 372.74 and 156.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.78, 372.74 and 156.07 is: 233.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.78 : 372.74 = 156.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.78/372.74 = 156.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.78x = 372.74 × 156.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.78x = 58,171.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,171.67/248.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.83

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