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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.94, 372.89 and 157.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.94, 372.89 and 157.19 is: 235.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.94 : 372.89 = 157.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.94/372.89 = 157.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.94x = 372.89 × 157.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.94x = 58,613.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,613.11/248.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.45

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