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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.16, 378.23 and 144.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.16, 378.23 and 144.70 is: 217.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.16 : 378.23 = 144.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.16/378.23 = 144.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.16x = 378.23 × 144.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.16x = 54,729.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,729.88/252.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.04

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