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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.72, 379.23 and 108.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.72, 379.23 and 108.42 is: 162.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.72 : 379.23 = 108.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.72/379.23 = 108.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.72x = 379.23 × 108.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.72x = 41,116.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,116.12/252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.69

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