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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.24, 378.40 and 115.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.24, 378.40 and 115.30 is: 172.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.24 : 378.40 = 115.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.24/378.40 = 115.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.24x = 378.40 × 115.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.24x = 43,628.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,628.72/252.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.97

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