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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.91, 379.38 and 114.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.91, 379.38 and 114.17 is: 171.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.91 : 379.38 = 114.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.91/379.38 = 114.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.91x = 379.38 × 114.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.91x = 43,313.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,313.81/252.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.27

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