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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.18, 378.06 and 107.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.18, 378.06 and 107.88 is: 161.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.18 : 378.06 = 107.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.18/378.06 = 107.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.18x = 378.06 × 107.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.18x = 40,785.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,785.11/252.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.73

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