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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.50, 378.68 and 115.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.50, 378.68 and 115.61 is: 173.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.50 : 378.68 = 115.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.50/378.68 = 115.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.50x = 378.68 × 115.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.50x = 43,776.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,776.72/252.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.38

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