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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.13, 377.41 and 160.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.13, 377.41 and 160.90 is: 240.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.13 : 377.41 = 160.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.13/377.41 = 160.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.13x = 377.41 × 160.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.13x = 60,725.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,725.27/252.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.85

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