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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.64, 379.40 and 161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.64, 379.40 and 161.52 is: 242.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.64 : 379.40 = 161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.64/379.40 = 161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.64x = 379.40 × 161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.64x = 61,280.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,280.69/252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.56

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