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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.39, 378.60 and 108.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.39, 378.60 and 108.07 is: 162.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.39 : 378.60 = 108.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.39/378.60 = 108.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.39x = 378.60 × 108.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.39x = 40,915.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,915.30/252.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.11

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