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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.66, 379.08 and 122.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.66, 379.08 and 122.70 is: 184.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.66 : 379.08 = 122.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.66/379.08 = 122.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.66x = 379.08 × 122.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.66x = 46,513.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,513.12/252.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.09

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