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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.53, 378.76 and 79.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.53, 378.76 and 79.17 is: 118.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.53 : 378.76 = 79.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.53/378.76 = 79.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.53x = 378.76 × 79.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.53x = 29,986.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,986.43/252.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.74

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