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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.67, 379.24 and 106.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.67, 379.24 and 106.53 is: 159.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.67 : 379.24 = 106.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.67/379.24 = 106.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.67x = 379.24 × 106.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.67x = 40,401.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,401.39/252.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.90

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