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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.93, 379.41 and 108.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.93, 379.41 and 108.66 is: 163.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.93 : 379.41 = 108.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.93/379.41 = 108.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.93x = 379.41 × 108.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.93x = 41,226.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,226.69/252.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.00

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