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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.84, 372.96 and 157.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.84, 372.96 and 157.52 is: 236.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.84 : 372.96 = 157.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.84/372.96 = 157.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.84x = 372.96 × 157.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.84x = 58,748.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,748.66/248.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.09

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