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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.80, 379.04 and 161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.80, 379.04 and 161.52 is: 242.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.80 : 379.04 = 161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.80/379.04 = 161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.80x = 379.04 × 161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.80x = 61,222.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,222.54/252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.18

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