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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.01, 377.00 and 170.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.01, 377.00 and 170.61 is: 255.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.01 : 377.00 = 170.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.01/377.00 = 170.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.01x = 377.00 × 170.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.01x = 64,319.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,319.30/252.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.22

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