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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248, 372 and 85.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248, 372 and 85.68 is: 128.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248 : 372 = 85.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248/372 = 85.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248x = 372 × 85.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248x = 31,872.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,872.96/248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.52

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