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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.79, 379.18 and 115.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.79, 379.18 and 115.97 is: 173.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.79 : 379.18 = 115.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.79/379.18 = 115.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.79x = 379.18 × 115.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.79x = 43,971.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,971.75/252.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.95

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