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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.98, 379.65 and 114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.98, 379.65 and 114.20 is: 171.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.98 : 379.65 = 114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.98/379.65 = 114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.98x = 379.65 × 114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.98x = 43,355.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,355.98/252.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.38

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