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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.28, 378.28 and 107.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.28, 378.28 and 107.88 is: 161.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.28 : 378.28 = 107.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.28/378.28 = 107.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.28x = 378.28 × 107.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.28x = 40,808.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,808.85/252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.76

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