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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.56, 378.48 and 156.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.56, 378.48 and 156.48 is: 234.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.56 : 378.48 = 156.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.56/378.48 = 156.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.56x = 378.48 × 156.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.56x = 59,224.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,224.55/252.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.50

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