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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.10, 378.42 and 165.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.10, 378.42 and 165.70 is: 248.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.10 : 378.42 = 165.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.10/378.42 = 165.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.10x = 378.42 × 165.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.10x = 62,704.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,704.19/252.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.73

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