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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.69, 379.27 and 160.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.69, 379.27 and 160.43 is: 240.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.69 : 379.27 = 160.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.69/379.27 = 160.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.69x = 379.27 × 160.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.69x = 60,846.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,846.29/252.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.79

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