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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.60, 378.09 and 165.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.60, 378.09 and 165.23 is: 247.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.60 : 378.09 = 165.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.60/378.09 = 165.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.60x = 378.09 × 165.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.60x = 62,471.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,471.81/252.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.32

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