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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.16, 377.98 and 115.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.16, 377.98 and 115.30 is: 172.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.16 : 377.98 = 115.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.16/377.98 = 115.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.16x = 377.98 × 115.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.16x = 43,581.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,581.28/252.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.83

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