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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.78, 373.15 and 66.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.78, 373.15 and 66.18 is: 99.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.78 : 373.15 = 66.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.78/373.15 = 66.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.78x = 373.15 × 66.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.78x = 24,696.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,696.55/248.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.27

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