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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.15, 378.36 and 160.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.15, 378.36 and 160.89 is: 241.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.15 : 378.36 = 160.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.15/378.36 = 160.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.15x = 378.36 × 160.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.15x = 60,874.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,874.34/252.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.42

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