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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.16, 378.18 and 183.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.16, 378.18 and 183.71 is: 275.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.16 : 378.18 = 183.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.16/378.18 = 183.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.16x = 378.18 × 183.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.16x = 69,476.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,476.39/252.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.53

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