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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.79, 373.08 and 86.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.79, 373.08 and 86.46 is: 129.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.79 : 373.08 = 86.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.79/373.08 = 86.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.79x = 373.08 × 86.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.79x = 32,256.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,256.50/248.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.65

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