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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.03, 378.13 and 107.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.03, 378.13 and 107.76 is: 161.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.03 : 378.13 = 107.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.03/378.13 = 107.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.03x = 378.13 × 107.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.03x = 40,746.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,746.75/252.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.67

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