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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.47, 372.57 and 86.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.47, 372.57 and 86.17 is: 129.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.47 : 372.57 = 86.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.47/372.57 = 86.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.47x = 372.57 × 86.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.47x = 32,104.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,104.36/248.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.21

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