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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.12, 372.16 and 65.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.12, 372.16 and 65.52 is: 98.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.12 : 372.16 = 65.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.12/372.16 = 65.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.12x = 372.16 × 65.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.12x = 24,383.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,383.92/248.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.27

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