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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.57, 378.69 and 165.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.57, 378.69 and 165.79 is: 248.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.57 : 378.69 = 165.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.57/378.69 = 165.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.57x = 378.69 × 165.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.57x = 62,783.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,783.02/252.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.58

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