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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.80, 378.84 and 161.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.80, 378.84 and 161.36 is: 241.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.80 : 378.84 = 161.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.80/378.84 = 161.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.80x = 378.84 × 161.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.80x = 61,129.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,129.62/252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.81

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