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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.17, 372.41 and 85.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.17, 372.41 and 85.97 is: 129.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.17 : 372.41 = 85.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.17/372.41 = 85.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.17x = 372.41 × 85.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.17x = 32,016.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,016.09/248.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.01

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