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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.34, 378.66 and 108.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.34, 378.66 and 108.05 is: 162.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.34 : 378.66 = 108.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.34/378.66 = 108.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.34x = 378.66 × 108.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.34x = 40,914.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,914.21/252.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.14

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