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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.04, 372.02 and 85.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.04, 372.02 and 85.74 is: 128.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.04 : 372.02 = 85.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.04/372.02 = 85.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.04x = 372.02 × 85.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.04x = 31,896.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,896.57/248.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.59

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