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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.66, 378.39 and 161.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.66, 378.39 and 161.07 is: 241.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.66 : 378.39 = 161.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.66/378.39 = 161.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.66x = 378.39 × 161.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.66x = 60,947.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,947.28/252.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.22

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