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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.74, 379.10 and 104.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.74, 379.10 and 104.46 is: 156.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.74 : 379.10 = 104.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.74/379.10 = 104.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.74x = 379.10 × 104.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.74x = 39,598.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,598.37/252.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.68

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