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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.61, 378.98 and 106.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.61, 378.98 and 106.35 is: 159.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.61 : 378.98 = 106.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.61/378.98 = 106.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.61x = 378.98 × 106.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.61x = 40,306.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,306.17/252.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.56

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