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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.33, 377.73 and 160.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.33, 377.73 and 160.94 is: 240.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.33 : 377.73 = 160.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.33/377.73 = 160.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.33x = 377.73 × 160.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.33x = 60,789.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,789.98/252.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.91

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