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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.05, 377.93 and 161.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.05, 377.93 and 161.39 is: 242.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.05 : 377.93 = 161.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.05/377.93 = 161.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.05x = 377.93 × 161.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.05x = 60,995.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,995.47/252.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.00

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