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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.70, 373.02 and 66.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.70, 373.02 and 66.11 is: 99.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.70 : 373.02 = 66.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.70/373.02 = 66.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.70x = 373.02 × 66.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.70x = 24,659.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,659.19/248.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.15

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