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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.15, 378.03 and 120.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.15, 378.03 and 120.31 is: 180.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.15 : 378.03 = 120.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.15/378.03 = 120.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.15x = 378.03 × 120.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.15x = 45,480.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,480.30/252.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.37

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