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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.38, 378.68 and 115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.38, 378.68 and 115.44 is: 173.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.38 : 378.68 = 115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.38/378.68 = 115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.38x = 378.68 × 115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.38x = 43,714.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,714.82/252.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.21

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