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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.74, 378.80 and 108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.74, 378.80 and 108.30 is: 162.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.74 : 378.80 = 108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.74/378.80 = 108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.74x = 378.80 × 108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.74x = 41,024.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,024.04/252.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.32

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