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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.36, 378.55 and 166.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.36, 378.55 and 166.25 is: 249.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.36 : 378.55 = 166.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.36/378.55 = 166.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.36x = 378.55 × 166.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.36x = 62,931.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,931.63/252.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.37

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