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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.33, 378.40 and 108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.33, 378.40 and 108 is: 161.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.33 : 378.40 = 108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.33/378.40 = 108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.33x = 378.40 × 108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.33x = 40,867.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,867.20/252.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.96

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