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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.95, 378.95 and 160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.95, 378.95 and 160.14 is: 239.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.95 : 378.95 = 160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.95/378.95 = 160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.95x = 378.95 × 160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.95x = 60,685.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,685.45/252.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.92

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