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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.21, 378.41 and 115.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.21, 378.41 and 115.29 is: 172.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.21 : 378.41 = 115.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.21/378.41 = 115.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.21x = 378.41 × 115.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.21x = 43,626.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,626.31/252.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.98

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