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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.07, 378.06 and 78.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.07, 378.06 and 78.73 is: 118.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.07 : 378.06 = 78.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.07/378.06 = 78.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.07x = 378.06 × 78.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.07x = 29,764.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,764.66/252.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.08

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