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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.79, 373.06 and 86.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.79, 373.06 and 86.43 is: 129.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.79 : 373.06 = 86.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.79/373.06 = 86.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.79x = 373.06 × 86.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.79x = 32,243.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,243.58/248.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.60

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