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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.46, 378.66 and 81.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.46, 378.66 and 81.46 is: 122.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.46 : 378.66 = 81.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.46/378.66 = 81.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.46x = 378.66 × 81.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.46x = 30,845.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,845.64/252.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.18

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