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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.69, 378.72 and 115.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.69, 378.72 and 115.62 is: 173.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.69 : 378.72 = 115.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.69/378.72 = 115.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.69x = 378.72 × 115.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.69x = 43,787.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,787.61/252.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.29

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