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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.95, 373.46 and 86.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.95, 373.46 and 86.61 is: 129.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.95 : 373.46 = 86.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.95/373.46 = 86.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.95x = 373.46 × 86.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.95x = 32,345.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,345.37/248.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.93

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