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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.06, 377.97 and 114.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.06, 377.97 and 114.93 is: 172.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.06 : 377.97 = 114.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.06/377.97 = 114.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.06x = 377.97 × 114.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.06x = 43,440.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,440.09/252.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.34

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