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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.06, 378.18 and 171.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.06, 378.18 and 171.06 is: 256.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.06 : 378.18 = 171.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.06/378.18 = 171.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.06x = 378.18 × 171.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.06x = 64,691.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,691.47/252.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.65

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