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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.04, 378.02 and 113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.04, 378.02 and 113.20 is: 169.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.04 : 378.02 = 113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.04/378.02 = 113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.04x = 378.02 × 113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.04x = 42,791.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,791.86/252.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.78

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