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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.00, 377.83 and 178.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.00, 377.83 and 178.87 is: 268.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.00 : 377.83 = 178.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.00/377.83 = 178.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.00x = 377.83 × 178.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.00x = 67,582.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,582.22/252.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.18

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