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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.26, 378.27 and 115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.26, 378.27 and 115.24 is: 172.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.26 : 378.27 = 115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.26/378.27 = 115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.26x = 378.27 × 115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.26x = 43,591.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,591.60/252.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.80

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