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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.11, 378.04 and 165.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.11, 378.04 and 165.44 is: 248.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.11 : 378.04 = 165.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.11/378.04 = 165.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.11x = 378.04 × 165.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.11x = 62,541.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,541.05/252.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.08

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