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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.90, 378.72 and 156.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.90, 378.72 and 156.60 is: 234.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.90 : 378.72 = 156.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.90/378.72 = 156.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.90x = 378.72 × 156.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.90x = 59,307.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,307.55/252.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.51

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