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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.96, 378.96 and 124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.96, 378.96 and 124.56 is: 186.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.96 : 378.96 = 124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.96/378.96 = 124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.96x = 378.96 × 124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.96x = 47,203.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,203.26/252.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.60

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