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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.14, 378.23 and 107.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.14, 378.23 and 107.82 is: 161.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.14 : 378.23 = 107.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.14/378.23 = 107.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.14x = 378.23 × 107.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.14x = 40,780.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,780.22/252.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.74

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