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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.35, 378.06 and 160.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.35, 378.06 and 160.86 is: 240.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.35 : 378.06 = 160.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.35/378.06 = 160.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.35x = 378.06 × 160.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.35x = 60,813.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,813.92/252.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.99

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