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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.90, 379.35 and 115.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.90, 379.35 and 115.91 is: 173.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.90 : 379.35 = 115.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.90/379.35 = 115.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.90x = 379.35 × 115.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.90x = 43,967.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,967.98/252.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.86

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