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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.20, 378.36 and 160.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.20, 378.36 and 160.94 is: 241.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.20 : 378.36 = 160.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.20/378.36 = 160.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.20x = 378.36 × 160.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.20x = 60,891.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,891.37/252.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.45

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