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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.58, 378.92 and 115.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.58, 378.92 and 115.63 is: 173.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.58 : 378.92 = 115.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.58/378.92 = 115.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.58x = 378.92 × 115.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.58x = 43,814.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,814.52/252.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.47

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