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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.35, 378.65 and 115.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.35, 378.65 and 115.55 is: 173.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.35 : 378.65 = 115.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.35/378.65 = 115.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.35x = 378.65 × 115.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.35x = 43,752.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,752.43/252.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.38

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