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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.11, 377.87 and 107.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.11, 377.87 and 107.73 is: 161.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.11 : 377.87 = 107.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.11/377.87 = 107.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.11x = 377.87 × 107.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.11x = 40,707.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,707.40/252.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.47

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