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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.45, 378.74 and 122.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.45, 378.74 and 122.52 is: 183.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.45 : 378.74 = 122.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.45/378.74 = 122.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.45x = 378.74 × 122.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.45x = 46,401.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,401.02/252.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.80

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