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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.48, 378.68 and 160.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.48, 378.68 and 160.91 is: 241.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.48 : 378.68 = 160.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.48/378.68 = 160.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.48x = 378.68 × 160.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.48x = 60,930.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,930.70/252.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.33

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