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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.18, 373.73 and 66.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.18, 373.73 and 66.59 is: 99.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.18 : 373.73 = 66.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.18/373.73 = 66.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.18x = 373.73 × 66.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.18x = 24,884.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,884.81/249.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.87

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