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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.90, 379.46 and 116.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.90, 379.46 and 116.07 is: 174.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.90 : 379.46 = 116.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.90/379.46 = 116.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.90x = 379.46 × 116.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.90x = 44,043.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,043.92/252.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.16

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