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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.42, 378.81 and 115.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.42, 378.81 and 115.53 is: 173.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.42 : 378.81 = 115.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.42/378.81 = 115.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.42x = 378.81 × 115.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.42x = 43,763.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,763.92/252.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.38

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