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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.17, 378.10 and 118.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.17, 378.10 and 118.59 is: 177.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.17 : 378.10 = 118.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.17/378.10 = 118.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.17x = 378.10 × 118.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.17x = 44,838.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,838.88/252.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.81

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