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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.26, 378.42 and 107.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.26, 378.42 and 107.93 is: 161.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.26 : 378.42 = 107.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.26/378.42 = 107.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.26x = 378.42 × 107.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.26x = 40,842.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,842.87/252.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.91

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