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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.24, 378.01 and 160.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.24, 378.01 and 160.84 is: 241.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.24 : 378.01 = 160.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.24/378.01 = 160.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.24x = 378.01 × 160.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.24x = 60,799.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,799.13/252.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.04

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