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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.52, 378.84 and 108.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.52, 378.84 and 108.28 is: 162.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.52 : 378.84 = 108.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.52/378.84 = 108.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.52x = 378.84 × 108.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.52x = 41,020.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,020.80/252.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.45

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