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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.77, 373.19 and 66.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.77, 373.19 and 66.17 is: 99.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.77 : 373.19 = 66.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.77/373.19 = 66.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.77x = 373.19 × 66.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.77x = 24,693.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,693.91/248.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.26

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