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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.76, 379.14 and 115.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.76, 379.14 and 115.85 is: 173.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.76 : 379.14 = 115.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.76/379.14 = 115.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.76x = 379.14 × 115.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.76x = 43,923.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,923.37/252.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.78

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