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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.72, 373 and 86.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.72, 373 and 86.40 is: 129.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.72 : 373 = 86.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.72/373 = 86.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.72x = 373 × 86.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.72x = 32,227.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,227.20/248.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.57

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