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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.07, 378.11 and 115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.07, 378.11 and 115.02 is: 172.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.07 : 378.11 = 115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.07/378.11 = 115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.07x = 378.11 × 115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.07x = 43,489.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,489.64/252.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.53

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