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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.65, 378.97 and 115.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.65, 378.97 and 115.66 is: 173.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.65 : 378.97 = 115.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.65/378.97 = 115.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.65x = 378.97 × 115.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.65x = 43,829.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,829.78/252.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.48

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