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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.90, 378.95 and 156.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.90, 378.95 and 156.51 is: 234.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.90 : 378.95 = 156.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.90/378.95 = 156.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.90x = 378.95 × 156.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.90x = 59,308.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,308.68/252.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.51

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