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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.47, 378.39 and 115.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.47, 378.39 and 115.47 is: 173.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.47 : 378.39 = 115.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.47/378.39 = 115.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.47x = 378.39 × 115.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.47x = 43,692.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,692.69/252.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.06

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