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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.22, 378 and 107.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.22, 378 and 107.76 is: 161.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.22 : 378 = 107.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.22/378 = 107.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.22x = 378 × 107.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.22x = 40,733.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,733.28/252.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.50

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