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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.54, 378.68 and 115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.54, 378.68 and 115.52 is: 173.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.54 : 378.68 = 115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.54/378.68 = 115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.54x = 378.68 × 115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.54x = 43,742.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,742.64/252.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.21

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