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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.67, 378.66 and 122.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.67, 378.66 and 122.49 is: 183.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.67 : 378.66 = 122.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.67/378.66 = 122.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.67x = 378.66 × 122.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.67x = 46,382.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,382.06/252.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.57

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