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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.73, 379.23 and 108.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.73, 379.23 and 108.44 is: 162.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.73 : 379.23 = 108.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.73/379.23 = 108.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.73x = 379.23 × 108.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.73x = 41,123.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,123.70/252.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.72

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