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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.99, 379.57 and 156.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.99, 379.57 and 156.11 is: 234.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.99 : 379.57 = 156.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.99/379.57 = 156.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.99x = 379.57 × 156.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.99x = 59,255.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,255.23/252.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.22

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