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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252, 378.06 and 107.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252, 378.06 and 107.73 is: 161.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252 : 378.06 = 107.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252/378.06 = 107.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252x = 378.06 × 107.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252x = 40,728.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,728.40/252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.62

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