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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.81, 373.55 and 157.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.81, 373.55 and 157.21 is: 236.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.81 : 373.55 = 157.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.81/373.55 = 157.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.81x = 373.55 × 157.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.81x = 58,724.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,724.08/248.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.02

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