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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.17, 373.44 and 86.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.17, 373.44 and 86.66 is: 129.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.17 : 373.44 = 86.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.17/373.44 = 86.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.17x = 373.44 × 86.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.17x = 32,360.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,360.01/249.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.87

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