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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.82, 373.46 and 157.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.82, 373.46 and 157.24 is: 236.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.82 : 373.46 = 157.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.82/373.46 = 157.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.82x = 373.46 × 157.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.82x = 58,723.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,723.42/248.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.01

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