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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.79, 373.22 and 86.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.79, 373.22 and 86.44 is: 129.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.79 : 373.22 = 86.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.79/373.22 = 86.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.79x = 373.22 × 86.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.79x = 32,261.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,261.14/248.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.67

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