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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.37, 378.57 and 90.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.37, 378.57 and 90.17 is: 135.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.37 : 378.57 = 90.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.37/378.57 = 90.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.37x = 378.57 × 90.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.37x = 34,135.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,135.66/252.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.26

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