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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.12, 378.04 and 156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.12, 378.04 and 156 is: 233.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.12 : 378.04 = 156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.12/378.04 = 156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.12x = 378.04 × 156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.12x = 58,974.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,974.24/252.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.91

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