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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.77, 373.16 and 86.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.77, 373.16 and 86.46 is: 129.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.77 : 373.16 = 86.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.77/373.16 = 86.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.77x = 373.16 × 86.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.77x = 32,263.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,263.41/248.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.69

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