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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.57, 378.30 and 115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.57, 378.30 and 115.44 is: 172.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.57 : 378.30 = 115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.57/378.30 = 115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.57x = 378.30 × 115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.57x = 43,670.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,670.95/252.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.91

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