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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.45, 372.68 and 86.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.45, 372.68 and 86.15 is: 129.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.45 : 372.68 = 86.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.45/372.68 = 86.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.45x = 372.68 × 86.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.45x = 32,104.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,104.09/248.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.22

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