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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.64, 372.74 and 86.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.64, 372.74 and 86.21 is: 129.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.64 : 372.74 = 86.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.64/372.74 = 86.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.64x = 372.74 × 86.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.64x = 32,133.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,133.48/248.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.24

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