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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.50, 378.30 and 115.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.50, 378.30 and 115.34 is: 172.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.50 : 378.30 = 115.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.50/378.30 = 115.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.50x = 378.30 × 115.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.50x = 43,633.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,633.12/252.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.80

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