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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.22, 373.74 and 84.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.22, 373.74 and 84.66 is: 126.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.22 : 373.74 = 84.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.22/373.74 = 84.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.22x = 373.74 × 84.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.22x = 31,640.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,640.51/249.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.96

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