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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.29, 378.17 and 160.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.29, 378.17 and 160.80 is: 241.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.29 : 378.17 = 160.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.29/378.17 = 160.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.29x = 378.17 × 160.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.29x = 60,808.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,808.93/252.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.03

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