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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.29, 378.28 and 161.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.29, 378.28 and 161.10 is: 241.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.29 : 378.28 = 161.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.29/378.28 = 161.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.29x = 378.28 × 161.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.29x = 60,940.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,940.51/252.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.55

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