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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.45, 378.63 and 160.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.45, 378.63 and 160.87 is: 241.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.45 : 378.63 = 160.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.45/378.63 = 160.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.45x = 378.63 × 160.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.45x = 60,910.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,910.21/252.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.28

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