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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.70, 378.70 and 115.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.70, 378.70 and 115.60 is: 173.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.70 : 378.70 = 115.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.70/378.70 = 115.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.70x = 378.70 × 115.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.70x = 43,777.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,777.72/252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.24

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