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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.59, 378.41 and 154.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.59, 378.41 and 154.85 is: 231.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.59 : 378.41 = 154.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.59/378.41 = 154.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.59x = 378.41 × 154.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.59x = 58,594.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,594.12/252.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.98

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