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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.46, 378.42 and 108.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.46, 378.42 and 108.04 is: 161.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.46 : 378.42 = 108.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.46/378.42 = 108.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.46x = 378.42 × 108.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.46x = 40,884.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,884.50/252.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.94

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