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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.51, 372.81 and 86.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.51, 372.81 and 86.24 is: 129.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.51 : 372.81 = 86.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.51/372.81 = 86.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.51x = 372.81 × 86.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.51x = 32,151.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,151.13/248.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.38

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