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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252, 377.61 and 160.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252, 377.61 and 160.42 is: 240.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252 : 377.61 = 160.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252/377.61 = 160.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252x = 377.61 × 160.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252x = 60,576.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,576.20/252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.38

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