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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.08, 377.94 and 179.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.08, 377.94 and 179.90 is: 269.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.08 : 377.94 = 179.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.08/377.94 = 179.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.08x = 377.94 × 179.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.08x = 67,991.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,991.41/252.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.72

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