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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.31, 378.42 and 115.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.31, 378.42 and 115.36 is: 173.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.31 : 378.42 = 115.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.31/378.42 = 115.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.31x = 378.42 × 115.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.31x = 43,654.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,654.53/252.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.02

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