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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.64, 378 and 161.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.64, 378 and 161.29 is: 241.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.64 : 378 = 161.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.64/378 = 161.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.64x = 378 × 161.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.64x = 60,967.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,967.62/252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.32

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