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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.94, 379.45 and 123.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.94, 379.45 and 123.03 is: 184.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.94 : 379.45 = 123.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.94/379.45 = 123.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.94x = 379.45 × 123.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.94x = 46,683.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,683.73/252.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.56

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