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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.98, 379 and 161.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.98, 379 and 161.48 is: 241.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.98 : 379 = 161.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.98/379 = 161.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.98x = 379 × 161.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.98x = 61,200.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,200.92/252.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.92

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