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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.94, 379.35 and 115.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.94, 379.35 and 115.90 is: 173.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.94 : 379.35 = 115.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.94/379.35 = 115.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.94x = 379.35 × 115.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.94x = 43,966.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,966.67/252.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.82

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