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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.01, 378.20 and 160.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.01, 378.20 and 160.93 is: 241.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.01 : 378.20 = 160.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.01/378.20 = 160.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.01x = 378.20 × 160.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.01x = 60,863.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,863.73/252.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.51

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