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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.08, 377.49 and 154.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.08, 377.49 and 154.64 is: 231.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.08 : 377.49 = 154.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.08/377.49 = 154.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.08x = 377.49 × 154.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.08x = 58,373.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,373.17/252.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.57

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