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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.16, 377.96 and 122.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.16, 377.96 and 122.07 is: 182.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.16 : 377.96 = 122.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.16/377.96 = 122.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.16x = 377.96 × 122.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.16x = 46,136.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,136.97/252.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.97

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