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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.99, 373.48 and 86.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.99, 373.48 and 86.58 is: 129.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.99 : 373.48 = 86.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.99/373.48 = 86.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.99x = 373.48 × 86.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.99x = 32,335.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,335.68/248.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.87

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