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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.27, 378.33 and 159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.27, 378.33 and 159.66 is: 239.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.27 : 378.33 = 159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.27/378.33 = 159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.27x = 378.33 × 159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.27x = 60,404.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,404.17/252.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.44

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