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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.91, 379.16 and 108.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.91, 379.16 and 108.73 is: 163.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.91 : 379.16 = 108.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.91/379.16 = 108.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.91x = 379.16 × 108.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.91x = 41,226.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,226.07/252.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.01

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