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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.39, 378.64 and 160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.39, 378.64 and 160.96 is: 241.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.39 : 378.64 = 160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.39/378.64 = 160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.39x = 378.64 × 160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.39x = 60,945.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,945.89/252.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.48

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