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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.82, 379.81 and 160.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.82, 379.81 and 160.56 is: 241.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.82 : 379.81 = 160.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.82/379.81 = 160.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.82x = 379.81 × 160.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.82x = 60,982.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,982.49/252.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.21

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