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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.40, 378.28 and 115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.40, 378.28 and 115.44 is: 173.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.40 : 378.28 = 115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.40/378.28 = 115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.40x = 378.28 × 115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.40x = 43,668.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,668.64/252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.01

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