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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.50, 378.78 and 108.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.50, 378.78 and 108.14 is: 162.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.50 : 378.78 = 108.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.50/378.78 = 108.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.50x = 378.78 × 108.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.50x = 40,961.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,961.27/252.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.22

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