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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.07, 377.95 and 179.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.07, 377.95 and 179.79 is: 269.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.07 : 377.95 = 179.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.07/377.95 = 179.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.07x = 377.95 × 179.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.07x = 67,951.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,951.63/252.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.57

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