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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252, 377.67 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252, 377.67 and 171.36 is: 256.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252 : 377.67 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252/377.67 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252x = 377.67 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252x = 64,717.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,717.53/252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.82

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