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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.70, 378.50 and 165.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.70, 378.50 and 165.71 is: 248.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.70 : 378.50 = 165.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.70/378.50 = 165.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.70x = 378.50 × 165.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.70x = 62,721.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,721.35/252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.21

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