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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.85, 373.35 and 86.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.85, 373.35 and 86.55 is: 129.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.85 : 373.35 = 86.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.85/373.35 = 86.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.85x = 373.35 × 86.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.85x = 32,313.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,313.44/248.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.85

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