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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.84, 372.44 and 157.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.84, 372.44 and 157.60 is: 235.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.84 : 372.44 = 157.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.84/372.44 = 157.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.84x = 372.44 × 157.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.84x = 58,696.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,696.54/248.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.88

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