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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.90, 379.36 and 156.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.90, 379.36 and 156.50 is: 234.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.90 : 379.36 = 156.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.90/379.36 = 156.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.90x = 379.36 × 156.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.90x = 59,369.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,369.84/252.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.76

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