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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.57, 378.90 and 108.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.57, 378.90 and 108.39 is: 162.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.57 : 378.90 = 108.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.57/378.90 = 108.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.57x = 378.90 × 108.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.57x = 41,068.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,068.97/252.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.60

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