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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.42, 378.50 and 165.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.42, 378.50 and 165.75 is: 248.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.42 : 378.50 = 165.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.42/378.50 = 165.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.42x = 378.50 × 165.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.42x = 62,735.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,735.55/252.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.54

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