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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.96, 379.40 and 108.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.96, 379.40 and 108.65 is: 162.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.96 : 379.40 = 108.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.96/379.40 = 108.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.96x = 379.40 × 108.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.96x = 41,219.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,219.37/252.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.95

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