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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.37, 378.66 and 161.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.37, 378.66 and 161.24 is: 241.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.37 : 378.66 = 161.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.37/378.66 = 161.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.37x = 378.66 × 161.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.37x = 61,055.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,055.14/252.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.93

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