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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.66, 373 and 66.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.66, 373 and 66.04 is: 99.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.66 : 373 = 66.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.66/373 = 66.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.66x = 373 × 66.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.66x = 24,632.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,632.92/248.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.06

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