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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.19, 378.27 and 113.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.19, 378.27 and 113.49 is: 170.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.19 : 378.27 = 113.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.19/378.27 = 113.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.19x = 378.27 × 113.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.19x = 42,929.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,929.86/252.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.23

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