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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.02, 377.31 and 170.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.02, 377.31 and 170.72 is: 255.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.02 : 377.31 = 170.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.02/377.31 = 170.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.02x = 377.31 × 170.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.02x = 64,411.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,411.62/252.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.59

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