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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.63, 378.77 and 156.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.63, 378.77 and 156.42 is: 234.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.63 : 378.77 = 156.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.63/378.77 = 156.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.63x = 378.77 × 156.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.63x = 59,246.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,246.42/252.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.52

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