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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248, 372.04 and 85.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248, 372.04 and 85.74 is: 128.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248 : 372.04 = 85.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248/372.04 = 85.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248x = 372.04 × 85.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248x = 31,898.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,898.71/248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.62

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