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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.12, 378.18 and 160.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.12, 378.18 and 160.73 is: 241.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.12 : 378.18 = 160.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.12/378.18 = 160.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.12x = 378.18 × 160.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.12x = 60,782.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,782.98/252.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.09

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