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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.98, 379.18 and 155.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.98, 379.18 and 155.18 is: 232.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.98 : 379.18 = 155.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.98/379.18 = 155.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.98x = 379.18 × 155.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.98x = 58,841.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,841.15/252.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.59

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