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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.67, 373.02 and 66.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.67, 373.02 and 66.06 is: 99.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.67 : 373.02 = 66.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.67/373.02 = 66.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.67x = 373.02 × 66.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.67x = 24,642.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,642.80/248.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.10

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