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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.44, 377.66 and 161.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.44, 377.66 and 161.08 is: 240.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.44 : 377.66 = 161.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.44/377.66 = 161.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.44x = 377.66 × 161.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.44x = 60,833.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,833.47/252.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.98

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