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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.92, 379.17 and 115.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.92, 379.17 and 115.89 is: 173.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.92 : 379.17 = 115.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.92/379.17 = 115.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.92x = 379.17 × 115.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.92x = 43,942.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,942.01/252.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.74

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