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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.72, 378.90 and 156.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.72, 378.90 and 156.44 is: 234.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.72 : 378.90 = 156.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.72/378.90 = 156.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.72x = 378.90 × 156.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.72x = 59,275.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,275.12/252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.55

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