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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.56, 379.28 and 166.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.56, 379.28 and 166.07 is: 249.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.56 : 379.28 = 166.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.56/379.28 = 166.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.56x = 379.28 × 166.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.56x = 62,985.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,985.13/252.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.39

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