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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.65, 379.02 and 122.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.65, 379.02 and 122.74 is: 184.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.65 : 379.02 = 122.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.65/379.02 = 122.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.65x = 379.02 × 122.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.65x = 46,519.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,519.97/252.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.13

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