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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.21, 378.38 and 115.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.21, 378.38 and 115.35 is: 173.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.21 : 378.38 = 115.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.21/378.38 = 115.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.21x = 378.38 × 115.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.21x = 43,645.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,645.56/252.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.05

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