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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.53, 372.74 and 86.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.53, 372.74 and 86.17 is: 129.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.53 : 372.74 = 86.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.53/372.74 = 86.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.53x = 372.74 × 86.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.53x = 32,119.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,119.01/248.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.24

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