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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.51, 378.89 and 115.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.51, 378.89 and 115.57 is: 173.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.51 : 378.89 = 115.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.51/378.89 = 115.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.51x = 378.89 × 115.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.51x = 43,787.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,787.66/252.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.41

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