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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.04, 378.05 and 107.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.04, 378.05 and 107.75 is: 161.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.04 : 378.05 = 107.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.04/378.05 = 107.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.04x = 378.05 × 107.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.04x = 40,734.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,734.89/252.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.62

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