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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.44, 378.66 and 79.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.44, 378.66 and 79.13 is: 118.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.44 : 378.66 = 79.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.44/378.66 = 79.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.44x = 378.66 × 79.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.44x = 29,961.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,961.47/252.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.69

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