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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.21, 378.17 and 98.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.21, 378.17 and 98.11 is: 147.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.21 : 378.17 = 98.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.21/378.17 = 98.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.21x = 378.17 × 98.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.21x = 37,102.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,102.61/252.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.11

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