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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.66, 379.17 and 113.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.66, 379.17 and 113.87 is: 170.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.66 : 379.17 = 113.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.66/379.17 = 113.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.66x = 379.17 × 113.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.66x = 43,176.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,176.09/252.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.89

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