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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.55, 378.69 and 79.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.55, 378.69 and 79.14 is: 118.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.55 : 378.69 = 79.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.55/378.69 = 79.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.55x = 378.69 × 79.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.55x = 29,969.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,969.53/252.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.67

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