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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.88, 373.37 and 86.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.88, 373.37 and 86.58 is: 129.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.88 : 373.37 = 86.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.88/373.37 = 86.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.88x = 373.37 × 86.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.88x = 32,325.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,325.94/248.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.88

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