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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.32, 378.17 and 115.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.32, 378.17 and 115.22 is: 172.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.32 : 378.17 = 115.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.32/378.17 = 115.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.32x = 378.17 × 115.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.32x = 43,573.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,573.55/252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.70

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