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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.46, 378.49 and 115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.46, 378.49 and 115.44 is: 173.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.46 : 378.49 = 115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.46/378.49 = 115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.46x = 378.49 × 115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.46x = 43,692.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,692.89/252.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.07

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