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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.76, 379.26 and 108.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.76, 379.26 and 108.50 is: 162.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.76 : 379.26 = 108.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.76/379.26 = 108.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.76x = 379.26 × 108.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.76x = 41,149.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,149.71/252.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.80

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