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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.03, 377.96 and 78.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.03, 377.96 and 78.66 is: 117.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.03 : 377.96 = 78.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.03/377.96 = 78.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.03x = 377.96 × 78.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.03x = 29,729.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,729.94/252.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.96

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