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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.35, 378.12 and 165.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.35, 378.12 and 165.53 is: 248.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.35 : 378.12 = 165.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.35/378.12 = 165.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.35x = 378.12 × 165.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.35x = 62,588.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,588.31/252.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.03

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