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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.67, 379.23 and 122.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.67, 379.23 and 122.77 is: 184.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.67 : 379.23 = 122.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.67/379.23 = 122.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.67x = 379.23 × 122.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.67x = 46,555.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,555.86/252.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.26

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