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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.86, 373.23 and 86.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.86, 373.23 and 86.46 is: 129.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.86 : 373.23 = 86.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.86/373.23 = 86.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.86x = 373.23 × 86.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.86x = 32,269.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,269.47/248.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.67

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