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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.41, 378.41 and 108.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.41, 378.41 and 108.23 is: 162.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.41 : 378.41 = 108.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.41/378.41 = 108.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.41x = 378.41 × 108.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.41x = 40,955.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,955.31/252.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.26

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