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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.51, 378.57 and 108.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.51, 378.57 and 108.33 is: 162.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.51 : 378.57 = 108.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.51/378.57 = 108.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.51x = 378.57 × 108.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.51x = 41,010.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,010.49/252.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.41

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