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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.88, 372.92 and 157.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.88, 372.92 and 157.36 is: 235.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.88 : 372.92 = 157.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.88/372.92 = 157.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.88x = 372.92 × 157.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.88x = 58,682.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,682.69/248.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.79

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