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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.69, 373.03 and 66.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.69, 373.03 and 66.09 is: 99.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.69 : 373.03 = 66.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.69/373.03 = 66.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.69x = 373.03 × 66.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.69x = 24,653.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,653.55/248.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.13

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