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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.61, 372.96 and 86.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.61, 372.96 and 86.34 is: 129.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.61 : 372.96 = 86.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.61/372.96 = 86.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.61x = 372.96 × 86.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.61x = 32,201.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,201.37/248.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.53

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