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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.34, 377.95 and 160.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.34, 377.95 and 160.81 is: 240.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.34 : 377.95 = 160.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.34/377.95 = 160.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.34x = 377.95 × 160.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.34x = 60,778.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,778.14/252.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.86

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