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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.12, 377.88 and 161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.12, 377.88 and 161 is: 241.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.12 : 377.88 = 161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.12/377.88 = 161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.12x = 377.88 × 161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.12x = 60,838.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,838.68/252.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.31

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