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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.49, 378.52 and 115.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.49, 378.52 and 115.49 is: 173.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.49 : 378.52 = 115.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.49/378.52 = 115.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.49x = 378.52 × 115.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.49x = 43,715.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,715.27/252.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.14

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