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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.29, 378.23 and 108.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.29, 378.23 and 108.11 is: 162.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.29 : 378.23 = 108.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.29/378.23 = 108.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.29x = 378.23 × 108.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.29x = 40,888.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,888.01/252.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.07

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