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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.82, 379.15 and 108.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.82, 379.15 and 108.50 is: 162.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.82 : 379.15 = 108.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.82/379.15 = 108.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.82x = 379.15 × 108.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.82x = 41,137.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,137.78/252.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.72

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