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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.32, 377.70 and 161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.32, 377.70 and 161.12 is: 241.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.32 : 377.70 = 161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.32/377.70 = 161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.32x = 377.70 × 161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.32x = 60,855.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,855.02/252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.18

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