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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.72, 379.08 and 115.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.72, 379.08 and 115.83 is: 173.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.72 : 379.08 = 115.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.72/379.08 = 115.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.72x = 379.08 × 115.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.72x = 43,908.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,908.84/252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.75

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