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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.56, 378.56 and 108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.56, 378.56 and 108.24 is: 162.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.56 : 378.56 = 108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.56/378.56 = 108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.56x = 378.56 × 108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.56x = 40,975.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,975.33/252.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.24

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