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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.62, 379.06 and 115.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.62, 379.06 and 115.63 is: 173.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.62 : 379.06 = 115.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.62/379.06 = 115.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.62x = 379.06 × 115.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.62x = 43,830.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,830.71/252.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.50

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