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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.96, 373.32 and 86.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.96, 373.32 and 86.64 is: 129.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.96 : 373.32 = 86.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.96/373.32 = 86.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.96x = 373.32 × 86.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.96x = 32,344.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,344.44/248.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.92

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