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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.96, 379.63 and 114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.96, 379.63 and 114.08 is: 171.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.96 : 379.63 = 114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.96/379.63 = 114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.96x = 379.63 × 114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.96x = 43,306.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,306.43/252.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.20

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