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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.81, 379.17 and 115.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.81, 379.17 and 115.86 is: 173.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.81 : 379.17 = 115.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.81/379.17 = 115.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.81x = 379.17 × 115.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.81x = 43,930.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,930.64/252.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.77

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