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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.92, 378.99 and 160.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.92, 378.99 and 160.18 is: 240.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.92 : 378.99 = 160.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.92/378.99 = 160.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.92x = 378.99 × 160.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.92x = 60,705.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,705.07/252.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.02

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