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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.34, 378.51 and 79.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.34, 378.51 and 79.01 is: 118.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.34 : 378.51 = 79.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.34/378.51 = 79.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.34x = 378.51 × 79.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.34x = 29,906.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,906.82/252.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.52

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