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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.32, 378.29 and 98.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.32, 378.29 and 98.16 is: 147.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.32 : 378.29 = 98.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.32/378.29 = 98.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.32x = 378.29 × 98.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.32x = 37,133.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,133.35/252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.17

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