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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.65, 378.24 and 155.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.65, 378.24 and 155.81 is: 233.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.65 : 378.24 = 155.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.65/378.24 = 155.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.65x = 378.24 × 155.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.65x = 58,931.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,931.68/252.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.26

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