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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.19, 378.29 and 107.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.19, 378.29 and 107.92 is: 161.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.19 : 378.29 = 107.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.19/378.29 = 107.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.19x = 378.29 × 107.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.19x = 40,825.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,825.06/252.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.88

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