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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.44, 378.45 and 98.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.44, 378.45 and 98.48 is: 147.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.44 : 378.45 = 98.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.44/378.45 = 98.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.44x = 378.45 × 98.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.44x = 37,267.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,267.62/252.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.63

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