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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252, 377.86 and 115.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252, 377.86 and 115.08 is: 172.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252 : 377.86 = 115.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252/377.86 = 115.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252x = 377.86 × 115.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252x = 43,484.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,484.13/252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.56

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