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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.43, 378.57 and 165.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.43, 378.57 and 165.76 is: 248.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.43 : 378.57 = 165.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.43/378.57 = 165.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.43x = 378.57 × 165.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.43x = 62,753.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,753.57/252.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.59

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