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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.74, 379.16 and 79.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.74, 379.16 and 79.45 is: 119.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.74 : 379.16 = 79.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.74/379.16 = 79.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.74x = 379.16 × 79.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.74x = 30,125.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,125.79/252.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.20

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