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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.44, 378.60 and 115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.44, 378.60 and 115.40 is: 173.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.44 : 378.60 = 115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.44/378.60 = 115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.44x = 378.60 × 115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.44x = 43,690.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,690.44/252.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.07

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