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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.10, 372.16 and 83.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.10, 372.16 and 83.58 is: 125.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.10 : 372.16 = 83.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.10/372.16 = 83.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.10x = 372.16 × 83.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.10x = 31,103.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,103.84/248.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.37

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