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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.85, 373.32 and 86.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.85, 373.32 and 86.58 is: 129.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.85 : 373.32 = 86.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.85/373.32 = 86.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.85x = 373.32 × 86.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.85x = 32,322.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,322.05/248.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.89

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