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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.94, 373.14 and 157.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.94, 373.14 and 157.68 is: 236.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.94 : 373.14 = 157.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.94/373.14 = 157.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.94x = 373.14 × 157.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.94x = 58,836.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,836.72/248.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.35

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