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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.33, 378.15 and 115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.33, 378.15 and 115.26 is: 172.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.33 : 378.15 = 115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.33/378.15 = 115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.33x = 378.15 × 115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.33x = 43,585.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,585.57/252.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.73

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