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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.08, 378.33 and 160.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.08, 378.33 and 160.51 is: 240.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.08 : 378.33 = 160.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.08/378.33 = 160.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.08x = 378.33 × 160.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.08x = 60,723.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,723.86/252.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.89

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